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View usage for: (ʌnwaɪz) adjectiveIf you describe something as unwise, you think that it is foolish and likely to lead to a bad result. It would be unwise to expect too much. I think this is extremely unwise. ...a series of unwise investments in plastics and shipping. Synonyms: foolish, stupid, silly, rash More Synonyms of unwise unwisely adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] She accepted that she had acted unwisely and mistakenly. We unwisely chose not to go on a coach excursion to Trondheim. unwise in British English (ʌnˈwaɪz) adjectivelacking wisdom or prudence Derived forms unwisely (unˈwisely) adverb unwiseness (unˈwiseness) noun unwise in American English (ʌnˈwaɪz; ˈʌnˌwaɪz) adjective having or showing a lack of wisdom or sound judgment; foolish; imprudent Derived forms unwisely (unˈwisely) adverb Word origin ME < OE unwis: see un- & wise 1Examples of 'unwise' in a sentenceunwise British English: unwise / ʌnˈwaɪz/ ADJECTIVE Something that is unwise is foolish. It would be unwise to expect too much. - American English: unwise
- Arabic: غَيْرُ حَكِيم
- Brazilian Portuguese: imprudente
- Chinese: 不明智的
- Croatian: nerazborit
- Czech: nerozumný
- Danish: uklog
- Dutch: onverstandig
- European Spanish: insensato acción
- Finnish: epäviisas
- French: imprudent
- German: unklug
- Greek: άμυαλος
- Italian: imprudente
- Japanese: 分別のない
- Korean: 어리석은
- Norwegian: uklok
- Polish: nierozsądny
- European Portuguese: imprudente
- Romanian: imprudent
- Russian: неблагоразумный
- Latin American Spanish: insensato
- Swedish: osmart
- Thai: ไม่ฉลาด
- Turkish: akıllıca olmayan
- Ukrainian: нерозумний
- Vietnamese: dại dột
Chinese translation of 'unwise' adj - [decision, choice]
愚蠢的 (yúchǔn de) - [person]
不明智的 (bù míngzhì de) it would be unwise to expect too much 期望过(過)多是不明智的 (qīwàng guò duō shì bù míngzhì de) to be unwise enough to do sth 做某事真是傻 (zuò mǒushì zhēnshi shǎ)
Definition foolish It would be unwise to expect too much. Synonyms Opposites wise , sensible , shrewd , prudent , politic , responsible , discreet , judicious Additional synonymsDefinition obstinate or stupid I have never heard such an asinine discussion. Synonyms stupid, silly, foolish, daft (informal), senseless, goofy (informal), idiotic, inane, fatuous, moronic, imbecile, gormless (British, informal), brainless, imbecilic, braindead (informal), dumb-ass (slang), dead from the neck up (informal), thickheaded, dunderheaded, halfwitted, thick-witted Definition recklessly adventurous He had to be restrained from foolhardy action. Synonyms rash, risky, irresponsible, reckless, precipitate, unwise, impulsive, madcap, impetuous, hot-headed, imprudent, incautious, venturesome, venturous, temerarious Definition (of a person) acting without reasonable care or thought She said his remarks had been ill-advised. Synonyms misguided, inappropriate, foolish, rash, reckless, unwise, short-sighted, unseemly, foolhardy, thoughtless, indiscreet, ill-judged, ill-considered, imprudent, wrong-headed, injudicious, incautious, impolitic, overhasty Additional synonymsHe made some ill-considered remarks about the cost. Synonyms unwise, rash, imprudent, careless, precipitate, hasty, heedless, injudicious, improvident, overhasty Critics judged his comments ill-judged and offensive. Synonyms misguided, foolish, rash, unwise, short-sighted, ill-advised, ill-considered, wrong-headed, injudicious, overhasty Synonyms unwise, misguided, untimely, ill-advised, indiscreet, ill-judged, imprudent, injudicious, undiplomatic, maladroit, inexpedientDefinition not carefully thought out an imprudent investment he made many years ago Synonyms unwise, foolish, rash, irresponsible, reckless, careless, ill-advised, foolhardy, indiscreet, unthinking, ill-judged, ill-considered, inconsiderate, heedless, injudicious, incautious, improvident, impolitic, overhasty, temerarious Definition unwise For three days it was inadvisable to leave the harbour. Synonyms unwise, ill-advised, imprudent, injudicious, impolitic, inexpedientDefinition senseless or silly He always had this inane grin. Synonyms senseless, stupid, silly, empty, daft (informal), worthless, futile, trifling, frivolous, mindless, goofy (informal), idiotic, vacuous, fatuous, puerile, vapid, unintelligent, asinine, imbecilic, devoid of intelligence Definition incautious or tactless in revealing secrets He is notoriously indiscreet about his private life. Synonyms tactless, foolish, rash, reckless, unwise, hasty, ill-advised, unthinking, ill-judged, ill-considered, imprudent, heedless, injudicious, incautious, undiplomatic, impoliticDefinition showing poor judgment Injudicious remarks by bankers were blamed for the devaluation. Synonyms unwise, foolish, rash, hasty, ill-advised, indiscreet, unthinking, ill-judged, imprudent, inconsiderate, ill-timed, incautious, impolitic, inexpedientDefinition not showing or done with due care for the consequences of one's actions or attitudes It would be irresponsible to accept unrealistic targets. Synonyms thoughtless, reckless, careless, wild, unreliable, giddy, untrustworthy, flighty, ill-considered, good-for-nothing, shiftless, harebrained, undependable, harum-scarum, scatterbrained, featherbrained Definition acting or done without proper thought or consideration Don't do anything rash until the feelings subside. Synonyms reckless, hasty, impulsive, imprudent, premature, adventurous, careless, precipitate, brash, audacious, headlong, madcap, ill-advised, foolhardy, unwary, thoughtless, unguarded, headstrong, impetuous, indiscreet, unthinking, helter-skelter, ill-considered, hot-headed, heedless, injudicious, incautious, venturesome, harebrained, harum-scarumAdditional synonymsDefinition having no regard for danger or consequences He is charged with causing death by reckless driving. Synonyms careless, wild, rash, irresponsible, precipitate, hasty, mindless, negligent, headlong, madcap, ill-advised, regardless, foolhardy, daredevil, thoughtless, indiscreet, imprudent, heedless, devil-may-care, inattentive, incautious, harebrained, harum-scarum, overventuresome Definition having no meaning or purpose acts of senseless violence Synonyms pointless, mad, crazy (informal), stupid, silly, ridiculous, absurd, foolish, daft (informal), ludicrous, meaningless, unreasonable, irrational, inconsistent, unwise, mindless, illogical, incongruous, idiotic, nonsensical, inane, fatuous, moronic, unintelligent, asinine, imbecilic, dumb-ass (slang), without rhyme or reason, halfwittedDefinition not taking likely future developments into account I think we're being very short-sighted. Synonyms imprudent, injudicious, ill-advised, unthinking, careless, impractical, ill-considered, improvident, impolitic, seeing no further than (the end of) your nose Definition behaving in a foolish or childish way Don't go doing anything silly, now, will you? Synonyms foolish, stupid, unwise, inappropriate, rash, irresponsible, reckless, foolhardy, idiotic, thoughtless, imprudent, inadvisableDefinition trivial, silly, or childish I wouldn't call it art. It's just stupid and tasteless.You won't go and do anything stupid, will you? Synonyms silly, foolish, daft (informal), rash, trivial, ludicrous, meaningless, irresponsible, pointless, futile, senseless, mindless, laughable, short-sighted, ill-advised, idiotic, fatuous, nonsensical, half-baked (informal), inane, crackpot (informal), unthinking, puerile, crass, unintelligent, asinine, imbecilic, crackbrained |