imprudentemente
1. in a manner that lacks wisdom, good judgment, or prudence; foolishly
He unwisely decided to invest all his savings in a risky venture.
Ele imprudentemente decidiu investir todas as suas economias em um empreendimento arriscado.
2. in a way that shows poor decision-making or lack of foresight
She unwisely spoke her mind without considering the consequences.
Ela imprudentemente falou o que pensava sem considerar as consequências.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, 'unwisely' is used in formal and informal settings to describe poor decision-making. In Brazil, the adverb 'imprudentemente' carries a slightly stronger connotation of recklessness and risk-taking, while in American English usage, 'unwisely' often appears in business, legal, and advisory contexts when discussing mistakes or poor choices.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to bite off more than one can chew (unwisely)
to put all one's eggs in one basket (unwisely)
to burn one's bridges unwisely
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