unwise
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
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