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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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Watching the chaos you had to wonder about the logic of extending the numbers of away supporters, the obvious dangers, the unwise faith being placed in sections of these fans behaving themselves.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

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

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

Some analysts have condemned those comments as inflammatory and unwise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

I debated going with the he-started-it defense, but beginning a relationship with a new basketball coach by going after his captain seemed an unwise move.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben