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
Richard M. KetchumExamples of unprepared in a Sentence
an obviously unprepared acceptance speech by the surprise winner
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
On paper, the system seems like a wonderful way to exchange cultures and give young people an opportunity to see the world, but in reality, the process often gives unprepared, barely adults high-stakes responsibilities in foreign contexts.
—Madeleine Janz, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Women are spending tens of thousands of dollars out-of-pocket, often unprepared for costs that weren’t explained upfront.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
Many of the Chinese memes portray American workers as unprepared for the kinds of jobs that bring products to their homes at cheaper prices.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 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 3 May. 2025.
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