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unwise

/uhn-wahyz/US // ʌnˈwaɪz //UK // (ʌnˈwaɪz) //

不明智,不明智的,不智,不理智

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1

    more un·wise, most un·wise.

    • : not wise; lacking in good sense or judgment; foolish; imprudent: an unwise choice;an unwise man.

Synonyms & Antonyms

adj.stupid, irresponsible

Examples

  • They also assert that a number of unwise exemptions—plus a lack of enforcement and public awareness—have limited the program’s effectiveness.

  • William Banks, professor at Syracuse University College of Law, said that sending uniformed troops to the polls, including the Guard, would be unwise.

  • It would be unwise for Democrats to end the filibuster assuming Republicans wouldn’t develop an agenda to take advantage of its absence.

  • Even when it’s possible to estimate the risk, the authors still say it’s unwise to put too much faith in these predictions.

  • I think you could ask the question whether they’re really unwise or not.

  • When people accused of something make smart legal decisions, they are often also making very unwise public relations decisions.

  • The internet was making us realize how pointless it was—or even unwise—to own things.

  • But M. Picard advised me against it and even added that it would be unwise to keep the keys.

  • If the demolition of capitalism is not practical, it might also be unwise.

  • Robert Reich has complained of Obama's "unwise, unnecessary concessions."

  • Wordsworth has illustrated how an unwise and importunate demand for a reason from a child may drive him into invention.

  • That she was unwise in assuming her own will so promptly, with little regard to consulting his, she might yet discover.

  • It is unwise and immoral to accept any important statement without proof.

  • Fifteen cents is the price, and many are palmed off on the unwise for the real imported article.

  • No, indeed, I shan't miss it, and you won't unless you're a bigger—I mean more unwise than I think you.