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unwise Synonyms

Another word for unwise

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• adjective (Context 1)

Not wise or sensible; lacking good judgment, prudence, or foresight.

Usage Example

"It would be foolish to invest all of your savings into a single high-risk venture."

Strongest
foolish
imprudent
ill-advised
injudicious
Strong
shortsighted
misguided
indiscreet
rash
reckless
senseless

Opposites of unwise

The opposite of unwise shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

wise
prudent
sensible
judicious
advisable
farsighted
sagacious
shrewd
See all opposites of unwise

• Nearby Words

unwinnable
unwiped
unwired
unwise
unwisely
unwished
unwitnessed

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unwise. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unwise
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