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unwisely

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un·wise  (n-wz)
adj. un·wis·er, un·wis·est
Lacking or exhibiting a lack of wisdom; foolish or imprudent: an unwise decision.
un·wisely adv.
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Adv.1.unwiselyunwisely - without good sense or judgment; "He acted foolishly when he agreed to come"
foolishly
Translations
unwisely [ˈʌnˈwaɪzlɪ] ADV → imprudentemente
unwisely [ʌnˈwaɪzli] adv → imprudemment
unwisely
adv act → unklug; rather unwisely the Government agreed → die Regierung hat unklugerweise zugestimmt
unwisely [ʌnˈwaɪzlɪ] adv → imprudentemente
she unwisely decided to take the job → ha deciso, poco saggiamente, di accettare il lavoro
unwisely [ʌnˈwaɪzlɪ] adv → imprudentemente
she unwisely decided to take the job → ha deciso, poco saggiamente, di accettare il lavoro


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Tyrrel, most unwisely and improperly, sent for Norah, and, repeating the conversation that had taken place, warned her of the reception she might expect from the man who stood toward you in the position of a father, if she accepted an offer of marriage on your part.
No Name by Collins, Wilkie View in context
Oftenest I have unwisely uttered my wisdom in the ears of sick persons, when the inquietude of fever made them toss about upon my cushion.
Grandfather's Chair by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
And here I have lamely related to you the uneventful chronicle of two foolish children in a flat who most unwisely sacrificed for each other the greatest treasures of their house.
The Four Million by Henry, O. View in context
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