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Unwisely (adv) means In a foolish or unwise way.

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In a foolish or unwise way.
"The scope of the new upgrade isn't just restricted to the station and junction. It has involved more than simply putting back what was unwisely taken away." — Tom Ingall, Hope springs eternal for better services (2024)
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Etymology

Came into English via Middle English vnwysely, vnwisely, vnwyseliche, from Old English unwīslīċe (“unwisely, foolish”), made up of un- and wisely.

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What is the meaning of unwisely?
"unwisely" (adv) means in a foolish or unwise way.
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Other words for "unwisely" include foolishly.

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