underprepared

adjective

un·​der·​pre·​pared ˌən-dər-prə-ˈperd 

: inadequately prepared

Examples of underprepared in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Their quest is complicated by Hampton Squib, an inexperienced and wildly underprepared adventurer whose dream of heroism far exceeds his abilities. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

These scenarios are not science fiction, and the United States is underprepared to handle any of them. — Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

While perennially hot regions such as Asia, Africa, and the Middle East have developed strategies to mitigate the business impacts, European companies are comparatively underprepared for the hotter temperatures coming their way. — Oliver Balch, Fortune, 27 July 2026

Indian troops were deployed to thwart Chinese advances but were reportedly inadequately supplied, underprepared, and overwhelmed. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for underprepared

• aired
• bared
• blared
• caird
• cared
• chaired
• dared
• erred
• fared
• flared
• glared
• haired