Unwisely: meaning, definitions and examples
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unwisely
[ ʌnˈwaɪzli ]
used to describe actions or decisions
In a way that shows poor judgment or lack of wisdom.
Synonyms
foolishly, imprudently, rashly
Examples of usage
- He unwisely invested all his savings in the risky stock market.
- She unwisely chose to confront her boss in front of the entire office.
used to describe speech or advice
In a manner that lacks wisdom or sound reasoning.
Synonyms
ill-advisedly, incautiously, recklessly
Examples of usage
- The politician unwisely made disparaging remarks about his opponent during the debate.
- She unwisely offered unsolicited advice to her friend about her relationship.
Translations
Translations of the word "unwisely" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imprudentemente
🇮🇳 असमझदारी से
🇩🇪 unweise
🇮🇩 dengan tidak bijaksana
🇺🇦 нерозсудливо
🇵🇱 nierozsądnie
🇯🇵 賢明でない方法で
🇫🇷 imprudemment
🇪🇸 imprudentemente
🇹🇷 akılsızca
🇰🇷 현명하지 않게
🇸🇦 بغير حكمة
🇨🇿 nerozumně
🇸🇰 nerozumne
🇨🇳 不明智地
🇸🇮 nerazumno
🇮🇸 óskynsamlega
🇰🇿 ақылсыздықпен
🇬🇪 უგუნურად
🇦🇿 ağılsızca
🇲🇽 imprudentemente
Word origin
The word 'unwisely' is formed by adding the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' to the word 'wisely', which comes from the Old English word 'wīs' meaning 'wise'. The concept of wisdom has been valued in various cultures throughout history, with wisdom being associated with knowledge, experience, and good judgment. The adverb 'unwisely' is commonly used to describe actions, decisions, speech, or advice that lack wisdom or sound reasoning.