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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JD Vance sued, arguing the party limits were outdated and unwise in an era when super PACs are free to spend huge sums on campaigns.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

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

From BBC • May 26, 2026

This is partly because it would be unwise - Russia may be the junior partner, but it's also a proud one.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

That would be unwise and probably lead to disaster both in terms of his financial mishandling of those funds and the temptations it would put in his way.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

“I sealed it, I think it unwise to leave it open now Aberforth has left his pub. Have you seen my grandson?”

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

unwise

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