unwise

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing a lack of good judgment or sense; not prudent or sensible.

  - "His unwise decision cost the company millions."
  - "She regretted her unwise words."
  - "The unwise gambler lost all his money."

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Antonyms

wise

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Synonyms

foolish , indiscreet , injudicious

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unwise
wises , wise guys , surprises , applies , prieses , arise , surmises , prizes

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Variants

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unwise , unwisely

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Forms

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unwisely, unwisest, unwiser

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Etymology

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Old English unwis, from unwitan, unknowing.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unwise' is often used in a legal context to describe a party who acts against their best interests.

2. In some cultures, being called 'unwise' is considered an insult, as it implies a lack of intelligence or common sense.

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Related Concepts

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1. imprudence: Imprudence refers to the lack of caution or forethought, often resulting in unnecessary risk-taking. It is closely related to the concept of unwise.

2. folly: Folly refers to foolish or senseless behavior, often with a negative connotation. It is another term related to unwise.

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Culture

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In literature, 'unwise' is often used to describe characters who make poor decisions, leading to negative consequences. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo's unwise love for Juliet ultimately leads to their tragic deaths.

How to Memorize "unwise"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person making a decision without considering the consequences. Visualize the negative outcomes that result from their unwise choice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unwise' with the image of a person making a poor decision, or with the word 'imprudent'. Use these associations to help remember the meaning of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Unwise decisions lead to unwanted consequences'.

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