unwiser

[ uhn-wahy-zer ]

adjective

1. Older Use. a rare comparative form of the adjective unwise.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unwiser¹

First recorded in 1640–50; unwis(e) ( def ) + -er ⁴( def )

Example Sentences

He grows the unwiser by other men's harms, for the worse others write, he finds the more encouragement to do so too.

From Project Gutenberg

Men are unwiser than children; they do not know the hand that feeds them.

From Project Gutenberg

Men are unwiser than children; they do not know the hand that feeds.

From Project Gutenberg