unwise

Example Sentences

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For the sake of convenience, you might be tempted to store them all in one big box that you keep in the corner of the room - but Carter thinks that's unwise.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

So it’s neither shocking nor unwise that “The Bear”—which is not a comedy, no matter what some Emmy strategist says—is closing its doors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

It is absolutely thoughtless, shallow and unwise in every way you can imagine.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

At a certain point, I realized that expecting too much was unwise.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

In fact, my mom was leaning way down by the garbage bag, examining the vomit, and any interruption of this bizarre task seemed unwise.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick