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unwise

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ʌnˈwaɪz/

unwise means: Showing poor judgment, or likely to cause problems because you have not thought carefully.

adjective

POOR JUDGMENTB2

Showing poor judgment, or likely to cause problems because you have not thought carefully.

  • That was an unwise choice.
  • It would be unwise to spend all your savings.
  • He made several unwise decisions during his first year.

How to use it: it is unwise to do something (It is unwise to drive when you are very tired.)

Similar words: foolish, ill-advised, imprudent

Opposites: wise, sensible

Common phrases: unwise decision, unwise to ignore

Questions about unwise

What does unwise mean?

Showing poor judgment, or likely to cause problems because you have not thought carefully.

What is unwise in other languages?

Türkçe: akılsızca · Español: imprudente · Français: imprudent · Deutsch: unklug · Italiano: imprudente · 日本語: 賢明でない

How do you pronounce unwise?

It is pronounced /ʌnˈwaɪz/.

How do you use unwise in a sentence?

That was an unwise choice. It would be unwise to spend all your savings.

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