Unwise Definition & Meaning

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

"Unwise" in song lyrics

See how unwise is used in real songs:

  • "And when we see sunrise I re-teach the unwise"
    Bronze Nazareth f/ Immortal, Kevlaar 7 — This Thing of Undying Love
  • "For you to try battlin me would be unwise"
    Buck 65 — Style 386
  • "Neva take my kindness for weakness, it's highly unwise"
    Doap Nixon f/ Demoz, Reef the Lost Cauze — Get Dirty

Usage tips for "unwise"

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