unwiser

[ uhn-wahy-zer ]

adjective

1. Older Use. a rare comparative form of the adjective unwise.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unwiser¹

First recorded in 1640–50; unwis(e) ( def ) + -er ⁴( def )

Example Sentences

Underestimating his real powers of persuasion seems unwiser still.

From New York Times

No man, wiser, unwiser, can make thee come or go: but thy own futilities, bewilderments, thy false appetites for Money, Windsor Georges and suchlike?

From Project Gutenberg

As it turned out, I never did an unwiser thing; but I had no means of knowing how unwise it was, and I was affected by her tears and protestations.

From Project Gutenberg

Men are unwiser than children; they do not know the hand that feeds.

From Project Gutenberg

No man, wiser, unwiser, can make thee come or go; but thy own futilities, bewilderments, thy false appetites for money—Windsor Georges and such like!

From Project Gutenberg