unwisely
adverb
Synonyms of unwise
Examples of unwise in a Sentence
It would be unwise to buy a house now.
made the unwise decision to invest in a brand-new company
Recent Examples on the Web
Assuming that happens would be unwise for New York — Dallas general manager Jim Nill should have the cap space to make a deal work — but the Rangers could try to pounce if the Stars explore trading him.
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Peter Baugh, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
After a thorough dusting, you may be tempted to call it a day and give up on the rest of the cleaning process, but that is unwise.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Timing is all wrong The tax issue is both untimely and unwise.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
More than a social media flash Mamdani galvanized young voters in 2025 with ambitious – opponents say unwise – promises to freeze rents, end fares for public buses, raise the minimum wage and provide free child care in one of the world's most expensive cities.
—Dan Morrison, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
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“Unwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwise. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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