unwisest
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of unwisest
First recorded in 1670–80; unwis(e) ( def. ) + -est 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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A cunning little wretch, they say, and of deft tongue; but surely among the unwisest of all the Sons of Adam in that day, and such a Palinurus as seldom steered before.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 12 by Carlyle, Thomas
Nor can the unwisest "prescribed course of study" be considered quite useless, if it have incited you to try nobly on all sides for a course of your own.
From Life of John Sterling by Carlyle, Thomas
So my coming here this evening—this way—was altogether the bravest, scariest, unwisest, most-like-a-present-feeling-thing that I could possibly think of to do—for you.
From Molly Make-Believe by Tittle, Walter
A man of true Revolutionary spirit, this Camille; but with the unwisest sallies; whom Aristocrats and Moderates have the art to corrupt!
From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas
"I think you're the—the unwisest woman I ever saw!"
From My Friend the Chauffeur by Lowenheim, Frederic
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