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Meaning of unwisely
The primary meaning of "unwisely" is to act or decide in a way that lacks good judgment or wisdom.
Etymology of unwisely
The word "unwisely" has its roots in Old English, with "un-" being a prefix meaning "not" or "opposite of" and "wise" coming from the Old English word "wīs", meaning "wise" or "prudent"
Historically, the word has been used to describe actions or decisions that are considered foolish or lacking in good judgment
Synonyms
imprudently
rashly
recklessly
foolishly
ill-advisedly
unwarily
incautiously
impetuously
heedlessly
thoughtlessly
carelessly
negligently
shortsightedly
impractically
unthinkingly
senselessly
mindlessly
absurdly
ridiculously
preposterously
ludicrously
foolishly
idiotically
stupidly
ineptly
clumsily
ineffectively
ineptly
ill-advisedly
misguidedly
mistakenly
erringly
Definitions
- In a foolish or unwise manner
- * Without good judgment or wisdom
- * In a way that is not sensible or prudent
Usage Examples
- She acted unwisely by investing all her money in a single stock
- * He spoke unwisely, revealing confidential information to a stranger
- * They traveled unwisely, without researching the safety of the area