Antonyms for wise

Antonyms for (adj) wise

Main entry: wise

Definition: having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

Usage: a wise leader; a wise and perceptive comment

Antonyms: foolish

Definition: devoid of good sense or judgment


Main entry: overbold, smart, sassy, saucy, wise, impertinent, impudent, fresh

Definition: improperly forward or bold

Usage: don't be fresh with me; impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup; an impudent boy given to insulting strangers; Don't get wise with me!

Antonyms: backward

Definition: directed or facing toward the back or rear


Antonyms: reverse

Definition: of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle


Antonyms: backward

Definition: (used of temperament or behavior) marked by a retiring nature


Antonyms: backward, backwards, back, rearward, rearwards

Definition: at or to or toward the back or rear


Antonyms: back, backward

Definition: in or to or toward a past time


Main entry: wise, wise to, knowing

Definition: evidencing the possession of inside information

Antonyms: uninformed

Definition: not informed; lacking in knowledge or information


Main entry: heady, wise, judicious

Definition: marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

Usage: judicious use of one's money; a wise decision

Antonyms: imprudent

Definition: not prudent or wise


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