unwise Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom
    • an unwise investor is soon impoverished
  2. adjective satellite not appropriate to the purpose
    inexpedient.

WordNet

Un*wise" adjective
Etymology
AS. unwis. See Un- not, and Wise, a.
Definitions
  1. Not wise; defective in wisdom; injudicious; indiscreet; foolish; as, an unwise man; unwise kings; unwise measures.

Webster 1913