Trying to pet a squirrel while wearing a hat made of nuts is an unwise fashion decision.
Jake discovered it was unwise to practice his trumpet at 5 a.m. while his dad was still snoring like a dragon.
It is unwise to tell your dog, “Guard my sandwich,” and then turn your back; the sandwich will magically disappear.
Announcing, “I shall never sleep again, sleep is for amateurs,” the night before a math test was an unwise life choice.
It’s unwise to lick a frozen metal pole in winter—your tongue can actually stick to it.
At dusk a girl stepped onto thin pond ice. It cracked, unwise. She crawled back, heart pounding; calling for help felt unwise but she did. Her brother, angry, said it had been unwise, unwise, unwise to go alone. He wrapped her in a blanket; she shivered and promised never to try that unwise trick again.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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