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(un wīz′, un′wīz′)

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having or showing a lack of wisdom or sound judgment; foolish; imprudent

Origin: ME < OE unwis: see un- & wise

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unwisely adverb

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adjective un·wis·er, un·wis·est

Lacking or exhibiting a lack of wisdom; foolish or imprudent: an unwise decision.

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un·wiseˈly adverb

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