unintelligently

Thân thiện

He answered the question unintelligently.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a manner that lacks intelligence, understanding, or good judgment: Performing an action without thought, reason, or mental acuity. It describes behavior that is not smart, sensible, or well-considered.

Usage

The adverb "unintelligently" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It indicates that the action was done in a foolish, thoughtless, or irrational way. It is the opposite of acting "intelligently" or "wisely."

Examples

• Adverb:
  • He spent his savings unintelligently on frivolous items. (This describes how he spent the money—without good sense.)
  • The manager responded unintelligently to the customer's complaint, making the situation worse.
  • She argued her point unintelligently, failing to provide any supporting evidence.

Advanced Usage

• "To act unintelligently": A common collocation meaning to behave in a foolish or unwise manner.
  • Despite having all the necessary information, the committee acted unintelligently and rejected the proposal.

Variants and Related Words

• Unintelligent (adjective): Lacking intelligence.
  • It was an unintelligent decision to drive in such a severe storm.
• Intelligently (adverb): (Antonym) In a smart, thoughtful, and effective manner.
  • She intelligently invested the money for long-term growth.

Synonyms

• Foolishly: In a silly or unwise manner.
• Stupidly: In a manner showing a lack of intelligence or common sense.
• Senselessly: In a way that lacks purpose, reason, or good judgment.
• Irrationally: In a manner not based on reason or logic.

Antonyms

• Intelligently
• Wisely
• Sensibly
• Judiciously
• Astutely

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an unintelligent manner
   • he acted rather unintelligently in this crisis