unwise
adjective/ˌʌnˈwaɪz/
/ˌʌnˈwaɪz/
- 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.
Oxford Collocations DictionaryUnwise is used with these nouns:- decision
- move
Word OriginOld English unwīs (see un-, wise).Definitions on the go
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