unwise

(un wīz, unwīz′)

adjective

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

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

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See unwise in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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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