Synonyms for unwise


Grammar : Adj
Spell : uhn-wahyz
Phonetic Transcription : ʌnˈwaɪz

Top 10 synonyms for unwise Other synonyms for the word unwise

Définition of unwise

Origin :
  • Old English unwis, from un- (1) "not" + wise (adj.). Cf. Middle Dutch onwijs, Old High German unwis, German unweise, Old Norse uviss, Gothic unweis.
  • adj stupid, irresponsible
Example sentences :
  • It is unwise to enter into war or friendship without seeing to the reserves.
  • Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • However, I realized that it was unwise to attempt the journey, and I must stay behind.
  • Extract from : « The Long Labrador Trail » by Dillon Wallace
  • It would be unwise, indeed impossible for more than a few steps.
  • Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Fools and unwise are they who choose not beauteous men to be their generals.
  • Extract from : « The Symposium » by Xenophon
  • It is unwise, to say the least, to attempt to cover the social universe in one course.
  • Extract from : « College Teaching » by Paul Klapper
  • This is a truth which the unwise cannot comprehend or concur in, and which they will not believe or trust.
  • Extract from : « Sex=The Unknown Quantity » by Ali Nomad
  • Putting oil or other fluids in the ear to drown it is unwise.
  • Extract from : « Boy Scouts Handbook » by Boy Scouts of America
  • Reading when lying down or from the light of a fireplace is unwise.
  • Extract from : « Boy Scouts Handbook » by Boy Scouts of America
  • There is always room at the top, though perhaps it is unwise to buy there.
  • Extract from : « The Paliser case » by Edgar Saltus
  • And it was possibly as unwise and headstrong a thing as a girl could well do.
  • Extract from : « The Camp Fire Girls in the Outside World » by Margaret Vandercook

Antonyms for unwise

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