overwise
/ˌoʊvərˈwaɪz/
adverb
- In a manner that is too clever or confident, often in a way that shows poor judgment.
- She overwise assumed she knew the answer without reading the question.
- The student overwise argued with the teacher about a fact he had wrong.
- He overwise tried to fix the computer himself and made it worse.
adjective
- Having or showing excessive cleverness or confidence, often leading to mistakes.
- An overwise investor might take risks that are not worth it.
- His overwise plan to save time ended up costing them hours.
- The overwise driver ignored the warning signs and got lost.
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