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unwisely

/ʌnˈwaɪz.li/
un · wise · ly
Adjective:unwise
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• adverb

1

In a manner that shows poor judgment, lack of foresight, or foolishness.

Example

"He unwisely invested all of his savings into a single high-risk venture without consulting a financial advisor."

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unwiped
unwired
unwise
unwisely
unwished
unwitnessed
unwitting

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English unwīslīce, formed from the prefix un- ('not'), the adjective wīs ('wise'), and the adverbial suffix -līce ('-ly').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unwisely. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unwisely
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