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Unwise vs Unwary - What's the difference?

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Unwise is a related term of unwary.


As adjectives the difference between unwise and unwary

is that unwise is not wise; defective in wisdom; injudicious; indiscreet; foolish while unwary is lacking]] caution as a result of [[naïveté or inexperience.

unwise

English

Adjective

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

    Antonyms

    * wise

    unwary

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Lacking]] caution as a result of [[naïveté or inexperience
  • Unprepared; not watchful

    • Quotations

    * 1885 — *: Three little maids who, all unwary ,
    Come from a ladies' seminary

    Related terms

    * careless

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