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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But doing so now with the scrutiny of the Warner deal might prove unwise.

From The Wall Street Journal

In response, US Treasury chief Scott Bessent said Monday that any retaliatory EU tariffs would be "unwise".

From Barron's

US Treasury chief Scott Bessent on Monday said that any retaliatory EU tariffs would be "unwise".

From Barron's

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is leading the US contingent in Davos, warned that EU retaliation "would be very unwise".

From Barron's

Today, he might say that Khamenei is unwise for speaking with such vitriol considering the size of Iran’s stick.

From Salon