unwise

Example Sentences

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Given the fragile economic outlook, some economists warn that rushing to tighten monetary policy might be unwise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

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

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 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