unwise

adjective

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1
as in foolish
showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment made the unwise decision to invest in a brand-new company

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2
as in imprudent
showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations an unwise urge to confide in total strangers

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3
as in stupid
not having or showing a deep understanding of something a stunningly unwise observer of the political scene

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“Unwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwise. Accessed 27 Jan. 2023.

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