unwisely
adverb
Examples of unwise in a Sentence
It would be unwise to buy a house now.
made the unwise decision to invest in a brand-new company
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There is no doubt that higher education needs reform, but the pending disinvestment in our research universities is unwise and not in our national interest.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
The 15% rate may be harsh and unwise, but 70% can seem indefensible.
—George Calhoun, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The real shock for Ukrainians is not necessarily in the substance of Trump's remarks but in their directness—which is indeed unwise.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Respect your child’s choices This is a hard one at times, because adults—especially young adults—may make seemingly unwise decisions.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 13 Feb. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
The 15% rate may be harsh and unwise, but 70% can seem indefensible.
—George Calhoun, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The real shock for Ukrainians is not necessarily in the substance of Trump's remarks but in their directness—which is indeed unwise.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Respect your child’s choices This is a hard one at times, because adults—especially young adults—may make seemingly unwise decisions.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unwise
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“Unwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwise. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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