neamhchríonna

Irish

Etymology

From neamh- (negative prefix) +‎ críonna (“wise, prudent; shrewd, sagacious; grown-up, mature”). Compare Manx neuchreeney.

Adjective

neamhchríonna

1. unwise, imprudent; improvident

References

• Ó Dónaill, Niall (1977) “neamhchríonna”, in Foclóir Gaeilge–Béarla, Dublin: An Gúm, →ISBN
• de Bhaldraithe, Tomás (1959) “neamhchríonna”, in English-Irish Dictionary, An Gúm
• “neamhchríonna”, in New English-Irish Dictionary, Foras na Gaeilge, 2013-2024