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"unwisely" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often foolishly (9 letters).
Definitions
without good sense or judgment
Word origin
From Middle English vnwysely, vnwisely, vnwyseliche, from Old English unwīslīċe (“unwisely, foolish”), equivalent to un- + wisely.
Used in a sentence
“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.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Without good judgment”8 letters
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