Unwise: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to describe decisions or actions that lack good judgment or are not thought through properly.

• It was unwise to invest all your money in one stock.
• Telling a secret to someone you don't trust is unwise.

Implying a greater degree of lack of sense or understanding, often used when someone's actions seem silly or not sensible.

• He felt foolish for not bringing an umbrella on a rainy day.
• Ignoring the warnings was a foolish thing to do.

Describes behavior that is not sensible or wise, particularly in terms of being careless or ignoring potential consequences.

• It was imprudent to drive so fast in that storm.
• Starting a new project without a plan is imprudent.

Indicates hurried or careless actions often done without thinking about possible results or risks.

• Making a rash decision to quit your job without another offer is risky.
• His rash words hurt everyone's feelings.

Characterizes actions that show a disregard for the danger or consequences, often with a negative connotation.

• Reckless driving can lead to serious accidents.
• Her reckless spending put her in debt.

When someone makes a decision or takes an action that is not thought through and likely to have negative consequences.

• It was unwise to go hiking alone in bad weather

Used for actions or beliefs that are not based on good sense or logic, often implying stubbornness or a lack of fairness.

• Her demands for immediate results were completely unreasonable

Describes behavior or decisions that are rash and show a lack of careful judgment, often implying a certain level of carelessness.

• It was imprudent to invest all money in a single stock

Used to describe actions or decisions that are not just poorly thought out but actively discouraged by reasonable advice.

• Starting a business without a solid plan can be ill-advised

Refers to decisions or plans that have not been given enough thought, often resulting in negative outcomes.

• The ill-considered comments during the meeting offended many people