Unwisely

adv

adv ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In an unwise manner; foolishly.

    "The scope of the new upgrade isn't just restricted to the station and junction. It has involved more than simply putting back what was unwisely taken away."

Adverb
  1. 1
    without good sense or judgment wordnet

Synonyms

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amissfoolishlyfoolishlyill-advisedlyunadvisedly

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"The scope of the new upgrade isn't just restricted to the station and junction. It has involved more than simply putting back what was unwisely taken away."

Etymology

From Middle English vnwysely, vnwisely, vnwyseliche, from Old English unwīslīċe (“unwisely, foolish”), equivalent to un- + wisely.

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