unwise

[US]/ʌn'waɪz/
[UK]/ˌʌn'waɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. lacking wisdom; foolish; imprudent

Phrases & Collocations

unwise decision

unwise investment

unwise behavior

Example Sentences

It was an unwise choice.

It is unwise to be hasty in generalisation.

It was unwise of you to agree to that.

it is unwise to rely on hearsay evidence.

It is unwise to push antipopular policies.

Their unwise investment could spell financial ruin.

he let his guard slip enough to make some unwise comments.

it would be unwise to sell the company while the economic circumstances are so unfavourable.

It is unwise of them to advertise their willingness to make concessions at the negotiations.

The singer was unwise to choose songs which lay beyond his ability.

Marshall has an unwise sexual relationship with other girls before he met Jessica.

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