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.—
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Examples of unprepared in a Sentence
an obviously unprepared acceptance speech by the surprise winner
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But President Gustavo Petro, who took office in 2022, has not expanded the program, and migrant advocates say the country is unprepared for a new influx of Venezuelans.
—Nick Miroff, Washington Post, 18 July 2024
Adding one fancier piece of clothing to your packing list is always a good idea — so you’re not caught unprepared for any nice dinners or surprise events that may arise — and this chiffon A-line skirt is a flawless choice, thanks to its stunning yet breathable design.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2024
Many hospitals are unprepared for long outages, cybersecurity experts say.
—Mckenzie Beard, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
A number of top donors have expressed dismay and doubt after Biden sounded unintelligible in parts, appeared tired and seemed unprepared for obvious questions.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 July 2024
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Nick Miroff, Washington Post, 18 July 2024
Adding one fancier piece of clothing to your packing list is always a good idea — so you’re not caught unprepared for any nice dinners or surprise events that may arise — and this chiffon A-line skirt is a flawless choice, thanks to its stunning yet breathable design.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2024
Many hospitals are unprepared for long outages, cybersecurity experts say.
—Mckenzie Beard, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
A number of top donors have expressed dismay and doubt after Biden sounded unintelligible in parts, appeared tired and seemed unprepared for obvious questions.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 July 2024
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“Unprepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unprepared. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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