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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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The infrastructure was crumbling and travelling alone was unwise.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 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

The company has also received criticism for the partnership, with some analysts warning that Apple is making an unwise move in outsourcing its AI capabilities to Google.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026

Mr. Michael is baiting Coach, trying to provoke an unwise attack.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes