unwise

Example Sentences

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That would be unwise and probably lead to disaster both in terms of his financial mishandling of those funds and the temptations it would put in his way.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 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

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

"T'would be unwise after that performance," he said ingratiatingly to the ninja.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda