unwise

Example Sentences

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Dr Eleanor Drage of Cambridge University said "this isn't just a question of people making unwise choices," but that we are "undermined by the immersive nature of the technology".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Others, like Italy, argue that it's unwise to stay on the sidelines any longer.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The word “nostalgia” first emerged to describe what doctors back then considered a malady, thinking it unwise to long for the past.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

However, moving is expensive, and it would be unwise to paint or make other permanent changes that will add to the already pricey experience of moving from one apartment to another.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

“Isn’t it unwise to air this information,” the anchor suggests, “given that these aliens might now go into hiding?”

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee