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unwise (Adjective)
Describing an action, decision, or behavior that lacks good judgment or common sense. It suggests that a choice is likely to lead to a negative outcome or regret.
Think of the 'U' in 'unwise' as standing for 'Uh-oh!' because an unwise choice often leads to an 'Uh-oh!' moment of regr...
Using 'unwise' as a noun. → His unwisdom led to failure.
Saying 'very unwise' for something dangerous. → It was reckless to drive that fast.
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