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.
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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