unwise

Example Sentences

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JD Vance sued, arguing the party limits were outdated and unwise in an era when super PACs are free to spend huge sums on campaigns.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

However, the former PM said other commitments were "unwise to proceed with" given the current economic circumstances.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

At a certain point, I realized that expecting too much was unwise.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Now is the time to get it done to protect local franchises from unwise decisions from future administrations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

In the charged atmosphere after Littleton, it struck me as unwise to circulate such extreme stories among kids who already felt vulnerable and angry.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz