unwise

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

Trying to trade on unpredictable geopolitical events is generally unwise as the moves are prone to reverse quickly.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 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

"My lord," the maester said, "I would not counsel .. . that might be, ah, unwise, as it were . . your wound . . ." "Bring it," he had to say.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin