Definition of Unwise

1. Adjective. Showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom. "An unwise investor is soon impoverished"

Similar to: Foolish
Derivative terms: Unwiseness

2. Adjective. Not appropriate to the purpose.
Exact synonyms: Inexpedient
Similar to: Impolitic
Derivative terms: Inexpedience, Inexpediency

Definition of Unwise

1. a. Not wise; defective in wisdom; injudicious; indiscreet; foolish; as, an unwise man; unwise kings; unwise measures.

2. a. Not wise; defective in wisdom; injudicious; indiscreet; foolish; as, an unwise man; unwise kings; unwise measures.

Definition of Unwise

1. Adjective. Not wise; defective in wisdom; injudicious; indiscreet; foolish. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Unwise

1. wise [adj -WISER, -WISEST] - See also: wise

Lexicographical Neighbors of Unwise

unwindowed
unwinds
unwinged
unwinking
unwinkingly
unwinnable
unwinnowed
unwinterized
unwiped
unwire
unwired
unwires
unwiring
unwisdom
unwisdoms
unwise (current term)
unwisely
unwiseness
unwiser
unwisest
unwish
unwished
unwished-for
unwishes
unwishing
unwist
unwistful
unwit
unwitch
unwitched

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