unwise
/' n'waiz/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not appropriate to the purpose: Lacking in good sense or sound judgment; not suitable or prudent for a given situation.
- Showing or resulting from a lack of judgment or wisdom: Characterized by foolishness, poor decision-making, or imprudence.
Usage
The adjective "unwise" is used to describe decisions, actions, plans, or people (in terms of their actions) that are not sensible or well-considered. It is a formal way to indicate that something is foolish or ill-advised.
Examples
- Describing a decision:
- It would be unwise to invest all your money in a single, risky venture.
- She made the unwise choice to confront him in front of everyone.
- Describing an action:
- Driving in such a heavy storm was unwise.
- The government's unwise policies led to economic decline.
- Describing a lack of judgment:
- An unwise investor is soon impoverished. (Reference example)
Advanced Usage
- "It is unwise to...": A common structure used to give advice or a warning against a specific action.
- It is unwise to ignore the doctor's recommendations.
- "Prove unwise": Used to indicate that a decision or action turned out to be foolish in hindsight.
- His gamble proved unwise when the market crashed.
Variants and Related Words
- Unwisely (adverb): In an unwise manner.
- He acted unwisely by quitting his job without another one lined up.
- Unwisdom (noun, formal): Lack of wisdom; foolishness.
- The plan was an act of sheer unwisdom.
Synonyms
- Imprudent: Not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash.
- Foolish: Lacking good sense or judgment; silly.
- Ill-advised: Not sensible, wise, or considered; not recommended.
- Injudicious: Showing poor judgment; unwise.
- Short-sighted: Lacking foresight or long-term planning.
Antonyms
- Wise: Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
- Prudent: Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
- Sensible: Chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; reasonable.
- Judicious: Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.
Idioms and Common Phrases
- Penny-wise and pound-foolish: Being careful about small amounts of money but wasteful with large sums (a specific type of unwise behavior).
- Skipping regular car maintenance to save money is being penny-wise and pound-foolish.
Adjective
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not appropriate to the purpose
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showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom
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an unwise investor is soon impoverished
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