“+ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English unwīs, from un- (I) + wīs wise
1. : lacking in wisdom or good sense : foolish , imprudent
unwise to pass another car on a curve
an unwise investor is soon impoverished
2. : characterized by lack of wisdom : ill-advised , senseless
held that the action was “hasty” and “ unwise ” at a time of great tension — George Dugan
these revolting and most unwise persecutions — Anne Marsh
• un·wise·ly adverb