UNWISE
Dictionary entry overview: What does unwise mean? • UNWISE (adjective)
The adjective UNWISE has 2 senses:
1. showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom
2. not appropriate to the purpose
Familiarity information: UNWISE used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• UNWISE (adjective)
Meaning:
Showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom
Context example:
an unwise investor is soon impoverished
Similar:
foolish (devoid of good sense or judgment)
Meaning:
Not appropriate to the purpose
Synonyms:
inexpedient; unwise
Similar:
impolitic (not politic)
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