Unwise

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈwaɪz/

Definitions of unwise

adjective showing a lack of good sense or judgment; foolish.

Example Sentences

A1 It is unwise to play with matches.

A2 It's unwise to go swimming alone in the ocean.

B1 It would be unwise to invest all your money in one stock.

B2 It was unwise of him to quit his job without having another lined up.

C1 It is considered unwise to make major decisions when you are emotional.

C2 She knew it was unwise to confront her boss in front of the whole team.

Examples of unwise in a Sentence

formal It would be unwise to make such a hasty decision without considering all the facts.

informal It's unwise to skip breakfast if you want to have enough energy for the day.

slang Dude, it's totally unwise to mess with that guy, he's got a short temper.

figurative Choosing to ignore the warning signs is like walking down a dark alley alone at night - completely unwise.

Grammatical Forms of unwise

• past tense: unwised
• plural: unwises
• comparative: less wise
• superlative: least wise
• present tense: unwise
• future tense: will be unwise
• perfect tense: has been unwise
• continuous tense: is being unwise
• singular: unwise
• positive degree: wise
• infinitive: to be unwise
• gerund: being unwise
• participle: unwise

Origin and Evolution of unwise

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unwise' originated from the Old English word 'unwīs', which is a combination of 'un-' (meaning 'not') and 'wīs' (meaning 'wise').

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unwise' has retained its original meaning of lacking wisdom or good judgment. However, its usage has expanded to encompass a broader range of foolish or imprudent actions or decisions.