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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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A congressman from Illinois named Abraham Lincoln who was very hostile to what he thought was an unwise and illegal war with Mexico.

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026

If someone has capacity and refuses a residential home, that must be respected, even if others think it unwise.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Unfortunately, it would be unwise to place too much trust in Mr. Mian’s reports, since he makes so many obvious factual mistakes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

If the gods were good, he might stumble on the Blackfish, or lure Beric Dondarrion into an unwise attack.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin