Synonyms of unwise
5 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for unwise is foolish. Other synonyms of unwise are mad, imprudent, injudicious and indiscreet. The opposite of unwise is wise.
Synonyms and similar words for unwise
adjectiveNot wise; lacking wisdom.
- injudiciousShowing poor judgement; not well judged.
- indiscreetNot discreet; lacking in discretion.
- foolishLacking good sense or judgement as a general trait; unwise; stupid.
- imprudentNot prudent; lacking prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not paying attention to the consequences of one's...
- madExtremely foolish or unwise; irrational; imprudent.
Opposite of unwise
adjectiveMore antonyms
Meaning of unwise
- adjective Not wise; lacking wisdom.
unwise in other languages
Questions about synonyms of unwise
- What is another word for unwise?
- Unwise has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as foolish, mad, imprudent, injudicious and indiscreet.
- What is the opposite of unwise?
- The opposite of unwise is wise.
- What does unwise mean?
- Unwise means not wise; lacking wisdom.
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