Definition of Unwise

1. Adjective. Showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom. "An unwise investor is soon impoverished"

Similar to: Foolish
Derivative terms: Unwiseness

2. Adjective. Not appropriate to the purpose.
Exact synonyms: Inexpedient
Similar to: Impolitic
Derivative terms: Inexpedience, Inexpediency

Definition of Unwise

1. a. Not wise; defective in wisdom; injudicious; indiscreet; foolish; as, an unwise man; unwise kings; unwise measures.

2. a. Not wise; defective in wisdom; injudicious; indiscreet; foolish; as, an unwise man; unwise kings; unwise measures.

Definition of Unwise

1. wise [adj -WISER, -WISEST] - See also: wise

Lexicographical Neighbors of Unwise

unwinder
unwinders
unwinding
unwinding proteins
unwinds
unwinged
unwinking
unwinnable
unwiped
unwire
unwired
unwires
unwiring
unwisdom
unwisdoms
unwise (current term)
unwisely
unwiseness
unwiser
unwisest
unwish
unwished
unwished-for
unwishes
unwishing
unwist
unwit
unwitch
unwitched
unwitches

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