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unwise

/@/n'w/aI/z/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Not wise; defective in wisdom; injudicious; indiscreet; foolish; as, an <i>unwise</i> man; <i>unwise</i> kings; <i>unwise</i> measures.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom

    adj.all

    Examples
    An unwise investor is soon impoverished.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. not appropriate to the purpose

    adj.all

    Synonyms inexpedient

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

unwillingunwillinglyunwillingnessunwindunwireunwisdomunwiselyunwisenessunwishunwishedunwished-forunwist

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