unwisely
unwisely · more unwisely · most unwisely
In an unwise manner; foolishlyIn an unwise manner; foolishly.
US/ənwˈaɪzli/
Meaning
1 sensesIn an unwise manner; foolishly.
More definitions
- without good sense or judgment
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Middle English vnwysely, vnwisely, vnwyseliche, from Old English unwīslīċe (“unwiselyFrom Middle English vnwysely, vnwisely, vnwyseliche, from Old English unwīslīċe (“unwisely, foolish”), equivalent to un- + wisely.
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Forms
more unwisely, most unwisely| Comparative | more unwisely Lesson |
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| Superlative | most unwisely |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- without good sense or judgment:foolishly
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb