unwise

Meaning

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.

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈwaɪz/

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."

Synonyms of unwise

Words with a similar meaning to unwise:

• foolish
• imprudent
• ill-advised
• unthinking

Antonyms of unwise

Words with the opposite meaning to unwise:

• wise
• prudent
• sensible