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Definitions

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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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

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

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Is it unwise to use this money to buy a house with my fiancé?

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

But then I took control of myself; such an action would be unwise and irresponsible, not to mention dangerous.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.