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    unwise
    /ʌnˈwʌɪz/

    adjective

    • 1. (of a person or action) not wise or sensible; foolish: "it is unwise to rely on hearsay evidence"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUNWISE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Unwise means not showing good judgment or understanding of a situation. It can also mean stupid and likely to cause problems. See how to use unwise in sentences and compare it with irony.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › unwiseUnwise Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Unwise means lacking wisdom or good sense, or foolish, imprudent. See synonyms, example sentences, word history, and related entries for unwise.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishUNWISE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Unwise means lacking wisdom or prudence, or foolish and likely to lead to a bad result. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences, synonyms, pronunciation, and word origin.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryUNWISE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Unwise means stupid and likely to cause problems. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in various languages.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › unwiseUNWISE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Unwise definition: not wise; lacking in good sense or judgment; foolish; imprudent. See examples of UNWISE used in a sentence.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › unwiseUnwise - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Doing something unwise means acting in a foolish or irrational way. It would be unwise to bring your cat to the library with you — you'll probably get in trouble, and the cat is unlikely to enjoy it.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishunwise adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    unwise (to do something) showing a lack of good judgement synonym foolish. It would be unwise to comment on the situation without knowing all the facts. an unwise investment; I’m afraid I’ve made an unwise decision. opposite wise