unwise (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ʌnˈwaɪz/
Definition
Not showing good judgment or common sense; foolish.
Examples
It would be unwise to travel during a hurricane.
His unwise comments about his boss led to his dismissal.
She made the unwise choice to ignore the warning signs.
How to Use unwise
- unwise of someone to do something (prepositional phrase)
- Describes an action taken by a person that lacks good judgment. — "It was unwise of him to lend money to his unreliable friend."
- unwise choice (collocation)
- A selection or decision that is not sensible or practical. — "Choosing to invest in a volatile market without research was an unwise choice."
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