Foundation level · Year 4 · free
unwise
adjective · Say it: un-WYZ
What it means
Foundationnot sensible; likely to cause problems
It would be unwise to swim in the sea without a lifeguard nearby.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- foolish
- rash
- silly
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- sensible
- wise
More examples
- Jack realised it was unwise to leave his homework until Sunday night.
Where the word comes from
It is made from 'un-' meaning not and 'wise'.
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