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
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The new tariffs would be limited to 150 days unless Congress extended them, which would be unwise — especially so close to an election.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
Against this background, European diplomats, as well as some US lawmakers, warned Zelensky that a trip to Washington was unwise.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
That’s a risk that seems deeply unwise.
—Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2026
In fact, the doctor shortage has led to unwise remedies such as overreliance on PAs.
—Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
Against this background, European diplomats, as well as some US lawmakers, warned Zelensky that a trip to Washington was unwise.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
That’s a risk that seems deeply unwise.
—Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2026
In fact, the doctor shortage has led to unwise remedies such as overreliance on PAs.
—Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unwise
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“Unwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwise. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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