B2adjectivepsychology
US/ʌnˈwaɪz/
UK/ʌnˈwaɪz/
not sensible; likely to cause problems
In context
It would be unwise to swim in the sea during a storm warning.
Borrowing money to buy the latest phone was an unwise decision.
Doctors say it is unwise to stop taking the medicine too early.
Words that go with unwise
adjective + noun
- unwise decisionQuitting without another job was an unwise decision.
- unwise investmentMany people lost money through an unwise investment in crypto.
adjective + preposition
- unwise toIt is unwise to share your password with friends.
adverb + adjective
- highly unwiseDriving after drinking is highly unwise and illegal.
- politically unwiseRaising taxes before the election was politically unwise.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
It is unwise for you go out alone.Correct: It is unwise for you to go out alone.