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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Mistakenly identified as Earth’s ambassador to the rest of the universe, and completely unprepared for that kind of pressure, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, survive a series of formidable trials, and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.
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Only 30% of 2025 college graduates and 41% of 2024 graduates found entry-level jobs in their fields, while 48% felt unprepared to apply for such positions, finds a new national report.
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Yet, the Gators still looked unprepared.
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Giana Levy, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Only 30% of 2025 college graduates and 41% of 2024 graduates found entry-level jobs in their fields, while 48% felt unprepared to apply for such positions, finds a new national report.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Yet, the Gators still looked unprepared.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
And going in unprepared could leave you in a precarious financial situation.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 1 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2025.
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