unwise

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's

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

From BBC

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

But I am willing to bet that he made some unwise decisions about his own finances in the process.

From MarketWatch

History tells us that its unwise to take solid conclusions from short-term action in the Dow or any other index.

From Los Angeles Times