Unwise
/ʌnˈwaɪz/
Definitions
Not showing good judgment or lacking wisdom; imprudent.
/ʌnˈwaɪz/
Lacking wisdom or good judgment.
It was unwise of him to invest all his savings in that risky venture.
💡 Simply: Being unwise is like making a silly choice that you'll probably regret later. Like, if you spend all your allowance on candy when you need to buy a toy!
👶 For kids: When you do something that is not a good idea. Like if you run into the street without looking!
More Examples
She realized her impulsive purchase of the expensive car was an unwise decision.
The government's tax cuts were criticized as an unwise economic policy.
How It's Used
"Making a hasty decision can often be unwise."
"The lawyer considered the plea bargain to be an unwise course of action."
"Taking out a high-interest loan to buy a luxury item is often an unwise financial decision."
Synonyms
From Old English *ungewīs* ('not wise'), from *un-* (not) + *wīs* (wise).
The word 'unwise' has been used in English since the late 14th century, often in religious or moral contexts to describe actions or behaviors that deviated from accepted principles.
Memory tip
Think of UN-wise as NOT wise. Someone making an UNWISE decision is not using their best judgment.