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Unwise vs Thoughtless - What's the difference?

unwise | thoughtless |

As adjectives the difference between unwise and thoughtless

is that unwise is not wise; defective in wisdom; injudicious; indiscreet; foolish while thoughtless is marked by or showing lack of due thought or care; careless.

unwise

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Not wise; defective in wisdom; injudicious; indiscreet; foolish.
    • unwise''' man; '''unwise''' kings; '''unwise measures

    Antonyms

    * wise

    thoughtless

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Marked by or showing lack of due thought or care; careless.
  • Inconsiderate, inattentive.
    • A thoughtless remark.
  • Lacking thought or consideration.
    • The debate turned into thoughtless bickering.

    Derived terms

    * thoughtlessly * thoughtlessness