Unwise

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ÊŒnˈwaɪz/
• Rhymes: -aɪz

Origin

From Middle English unwis, from Old English unwīs ("unwise, foolish, ignorant, uninformed, insane"), equivalent to - + wise. Cognate with Dutch onwijs ("unwise"), German unweise ("unwise"), Danish uvis ("unwise"), Swedish ovis ("unwise"), Icelandic óvís ("unwise").

Full definition of unwise

Adjective

1. Not wise; defective in wisdom; injudicious; indiscreet; foolish.unwise man; unwise kings; unwise measures

Antonyms

• wise