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Added 10 October 2026

unwisely

adverb

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In an unwise manner; foolishly.

Origin

From Middle English vnwysely, vnwisely, vnwyseliche, from Old English unwīslīċe (“unwisely, foolish”), equivalent to un- + wisely.

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