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unwise

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective unwise has 2 senses
  1. unwise - showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom; "an unwise investor is soon impoverished"
    Antonym:
    wise (indirect, via foolish)
  2. inexpedient, unwise - not appropriate to the purpose
    Antonym: politic (indirect, via impolitic)

Definitions from the Web

unwise

Definition: not wise or prudent; lacking good judgment or foresight

Parts of Speech:

  • Adjective: The term "unwise" is most commonly used as an adjective.
  • Noun (Rare): In rare instances, "unwise" can be used as a noun to refer to a person who lacks wisdom.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Lacking wisdom:
  2. Using unwise strategies may lead to undesirable outcomes.

    It would be unwise to invest all your money in a single stock.

  3. Imprudent:
  4. It's unwise to drive without a seatbelt.

    Leaving your belongings unattended in a busy area is an unwise decision.

  5. Foolish:
  6. It was unwise of him to ignore the expert's advice.

    Purchasing unnecessary items during a financial crisis is an unwise choice.

Sample Sentences:

  • Her unwise decision to quit her stable job without having another lined up led to financial struggles.
  • It is unwise to believe everything you read on the internet.
  • Despite his immense talent, his unwise lifestyle choices hindered his success.

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