Unwise: meaning, definitions and examples
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unwise
[ ʌnˈwaɪz ]
in decision making
Lacking wisdom or good judgement; foolish or imprudent.
Synonyms
foolish, imprudent, rash, reckless
Examples of usage
- He made the unwise decision to quit his job without having another one lined up.
- It would be unwise to invest all your savings in such a risky venture.
in action
Not showing good sense or discretion; not sensible.
Synonyms
ill-advised, ill-considered, imprudent, unreasonable
Examples of usage
- It was unwise of him to attempt to climb the mountain without proper equipment.
- She realized it was unwise to confront her boss in front of the whole team.
Translations
Translations of the word "unwise" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imprudente
🇮🇳 अविवेकपूर्ण
🇩🇪 unweise
🇮🇩 tidak bijaksana
🇺🇦 нерозумний
🇵🇱 nierozsądny
🇯🇵 賢明でない
🇫🇷 imprudent
🇪🇸 imprudente
🇹🇷 akılsız
🇰🇷 현명하지 않은
🇸🇦 غير حكيم
🇨🇿 nerozumný
🇸🇰 nerozumný
🇨🇳 不明智的
🇸🇮 nerazumen
🇮🇸 óvitur
🇰🇿 ақылсыз
🇬🇪 უგუნური
🇦🇿 ağılsız
🇲🇽 imprudente
Word origin
The word 'unwise' originated from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'wise' meaning 'having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgement'. The concept of wisdom has always been valued throughout history, and the term 'unwise' serves as its antonym. People have long recognized the importance of making wise decisions and avoiding unwise choices to lead a successful and fulfilling life.