unwise
/ʌnˈwaɪz/
un · wise
/ʌn · ˈwaɪz/
English Definition
adj. not showing good judgment
Significado en Español
imprudente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khôn ngoan, thiếu sáng suốt
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “unwise”:
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A
wise
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B
sensible
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C
foolish
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D
prudent
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C — foolish.
“unwise” means adj. not showing good judgment
Common questions about “unwise”
What does “unwise” mean?
unwise — adj. not showing good judgment. In Chinese: 不明智的.
How do you pronounce “unwise”?
unwise is pronounced /ʌnˈwaɪz/. It breaks into 2 syllables: un · wise.
Is “unwise” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. unwise appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
