UNWISDOM Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

unwisdom

noun

ˌən-ˈwiz-dəm

Definition of unwisdom

as in insanity

lack of good sense or judgment you find both wisdom and unwisdom in his writings, and it's your job to discover which is which

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Recent Examples of unwisdom Even at the outset of Covid-19, the unwisdom of lockdowns guided mainstream epidemiology. — Phillip W. Magness and Peter C. Earle, WSJ, 19 Dec. 2021 Dog-dad Daryl proves the unwisdom of bringing his pet to work and ends up crawling through a crack in the rocks to chase his pup. — Richard Rys, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2021 In recent years, experts have tried many ways to convince vaccine-refusers the unwisdom of their choice. — David Brown, chicagotribune.com, 2 Oct. 2019

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Noun

To put my whole psyche, insecurities, anecdotes, family, community, insanity out there in a show in this way.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 July 2026
Colt did not have any signs of insanity, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, Richards said.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

Definition of insanity

Noun

The Giants’ 5-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday, powered by two homers from Jung Hoo Lee and a strong start from Logan Webb, was secondary to the madness that preceded it.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
As in seasons past, episodes will explore the motives potentially lying behind the accused’s madness.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of madness

Noun

Delicate Japanese simplicity prevails while leaving whispers of the original French palatial style—such as distinctive moldings that are unique to the building.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
In general, higher-performing LED systems dominate the top of the ratings, while older halogen designs tend to cluster at the bottom, constrained by lower output and less precise beam control, despite offering advantages in simplicity and cost.

— Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of simplicity

Noun

Any larger Hollywood studio would have likely insisted on a grander finale, but The Death of Robin Hood, produced by A24, left me pondering the foolishness of my need for such a denouement.

— David Sims, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
The popular Instagram page @touronsofnationalparks is known for spotlighting the foolishness of people in national parks.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026

Definition of foolishness

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