unwise

[uhn-wahyz] / ʌnˈwaɪz /

ADJECTIVE

stupid, irresponsible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

foolhardy foolish ill-advised ill-considered imprudent inappropriate misguided naive reckless silly thoughtless undesirable unfortunate unsound

WEAK

childish immature impolitic improvident inadvisable inane indiscreet inept injudicious rash senseless short-sighted unintelligent witless

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careful cautious discreet prudent sensible serious thoughtful wise

WEAK

responsible sagacious

Example Sentences

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History tells us that its unwise to take solid conclusions from short-term action in the Dow or any other index.

From Los Angeles Times

The company has also received criticism for the partnership, with some analysts warning that Apple is making an unwise move in outsourcing its AI capabilities to Google.

From MarketWatch

Is it unwise to use this money to buy a house with my fiancé?

From MarketWatch

Some analysts have condemned those comments as inflammatory and unwise.

From The Wall Street Journal

All of these are unwise and harmful to individuals even when they are legal.

From The Wall Street Journal

unwise

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