unwise

[uhn-wahyz] / ʌnˈwaɪz /

ADJECTIVE

stupid, irresponsible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

foolhardy foolish ill-advised ill-considered imprudent inappropriate misguided naive reckless silly thoughtless undesirable unfortunate unsound

WEAK

childish immature impolitic improvident inadvisable inane indiscreet inept injudicious rash senseless short-sighted unintelligent witless

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careful cautious discreet prudent sensible serious thoughtful wise

WEAK

responsible sagacious

Example Sentences

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And it would be unwise to rule out McLaren and Red Bull.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

JD Vance sued, arguing the party limits were outdated and unwise in an era when super PACs are free to spend huge sums on campaigns.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

It would be unwise to bet against events spiralling out of control.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

In a dismally unwise attempt to curry favor and get a lighter sentence, he gives the authorities the name of the perpetrator—making up the tale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“I sealed it, I think it unwise to leave it open now Aberforth has left his pub. Have you seen my grandson?”

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

unwise

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