unprepared
adjective
un·pre·pared
ˌən-pri-ˈperd 
: not prepared
was unprepared for class
… they were woefully unprepared to take on the responsibilities expected of them.—
Richard M. Ketchum
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an obviously unprepared acceptance speech by the surprise winner
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Stratton and Elizondo believe the stigma around aliens and UFOs to be a national security threat leaves Americans woefully unprepared for developments that could change the trajectory of humanity.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
The Antarctic weather is also unpredictable, with sudden cold snaps that could be fatal to an unprepared insect.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
But critics of the job cuts have warned new energy production will do little good if the grid is unprepared for the burden of it.
—Zack Budryk, The Hill, 7 Mar. 2025
But hidden dangers lurk in each of these sanctuaries — treacherous storms, slippery rock faces and swift river currents all lie in wait for the unwitting, unprepared or unlucky explorer.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
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Selome Hailu, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
The Antarctic weather is also unpredictable, with sudden cold snaps that could be fatal to an unprepared insect.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
But critics of the job cuts have warned new energy production will do little good if the grid is unprepared for the burden of it.
—Zack Budryk, The Hill, 7 Mar. 2025
But hidden dangers lurk in each of these sanctuaries — treacherous storms, slippery rock faces and swift river currents all lie in wait for the unwitting, unprepared or unlucky explorer.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unprepared
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“Unprepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unprepared. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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