Unwisest: meaning, definitions and examples

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unwisest

 

[ ʌnˈwaɪɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

character trait

The term 'unwisest' is the superlative form of 'unwise', which indicates a lack of wisdom or good judgment. It describes a person or action that is the least wise among a group. It often implies making poor decisions based on insufficient knowledge, experience, or thought. This word can be used in various contexts where poor judgment is evident.

Synonyms

foolish, imprudent, indiscreet, unreasonable

Examples of usage

  • His decision to invest all his savings was the unwisest choice he could make.
  • Telling her the truth at that moment was the unwisest thing to do.
  • Ignoring the warning signs was the unwisest action of the entire team.

Translations

Translations of the word "unwisest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais imprudente

🇮🇳 सबसे अज्ञानी

🇩🇪 unüberlegt

🇮🇩 paling tidak bijaksana

🇺🇦 найменш мудрий

🇵🇱 najmniej mądry

🇯🇵 最も賢くない

🇫🇷 le moins sage

🇪🇸 el menos sabio

🇹🇷 en aptal

🇰🇷 가장 어리석은

🇸🇦 الأكثر جهلاً

🇨🇿 nejméně moudrý

🇸🇰 najmenej múdry

🇨🇳 最不明智的

🇸🇮 najmanj modro

🇮🇸 minn vitur

🇰🇿 ең ақымақ

🇬🇪 ყველაზე უგუნური

🇦🇿 ən ağılsız

🇲🇽 el menos sabio

Etymology

The word 'unwisest' originated from the Middle English word 'unwyse', which meant 'not wise'. Its roots can be traced back to the Old English 'unwīs', where 'un-' is a prefix meaning 'not' and 'wīs' refers to 'wise', derived from the Proto-Germanic '*wīsaz', meaning 'knowledgeable' or 'sensible'. Over time, the adjective evolved, and the superlative form 'unwisest' emerged to describe the extreme of unwisdom. The prefix indicates negation, while the suffix denotes the degree of comparison, making 'unwisest' the most intense form of being unwise. This linguistic development reflects the way language adapts to express nuanced meanings in human behavior and decision-making.