unwise

Example Sentences

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If people want to make unwise bets, that’s their prerogative.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

It would be unwise to view Verstappen's remarks to BBC 5 Live pit-lane reporter Jennie Gow after the Japanese Grand Prix as primarily intended as leverage.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 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

Whatever this is, I like it However reckless, however unwise this is, I don't care.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner