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- [uhn-wahyz]
- /ʌnˈwaɪz/
- /ʌnˈwaɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-wahyz]
- /ʌnˈwaɪz/
Definitions of unwisely word
- adjective unwisely not wise; foolish; imprudent; lacking in good sense or judgment: an unwise choice; an unwise man. 1
- adverb unwisely foolishly 1
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Origin of unwisely
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English; Old English unwīs. See un-1, wise1
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Parts of speech for Unwisely
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unwisely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unwisely
adv unwisely
- absurdly — utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish or false: an absurd explanation.
- feverishly — having fever.
- heedlessly — careless; thoughtless; unmindful: Heedless of the danger, he returned to the burning building to save his dog.
- hurriedly — moving or working rapidly, especially forced or required to hurry, as a person.
- indomitably — that cannot be subdued or overcome, as persons, will, or courage; unconquerable: an indomitable warrior.
adverb unwisely
- daringly — In a daring manner; boldly; courageously; fearlessly; impudently.
- expeditiously — In an expeditious manner.
- foolishly — In an unwise manner; stupidly.
- headily — In a heady manner.
- headstrongly — In a headstrong manner.
Antonyms for unwisely
adverb unwisely
- advisably — Wisely, in an advisable manner.
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