underprepared

adjective

un·​der·​pre·​pared ˌən-dər-prə-ˈperd How to pronounce underprepared (audio)
: inadequately prepared

Examples of underprepared in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But while some say that the federal government was deeply underprepared to handle the devastation to the region, community support runs deep in the South. Quispe López, Them, 3 Oct. 2024 But while hormones are back at the helm, most women are woefully underprepared for the changes our minds and bodies undergo during this phase of life. Marnie Goodfriend, Flow Space, 12 Sep. 2024 While these are a great start, local news outlets are woefully underprepared for an information ecosystem where disinformation can so easily stifle and muddle the truth. Michael Vandergriff, TIME, 11 Sep. 2024 Overestimating your skills might mean going into an event underprepared and overconfident, while underestimating your ability to succeed might mean shying away from career-enhancing projects and risks. Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 24 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for underprepared 

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Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of underprepared was in 1964

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“Underprepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underprepared. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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