as in impromptu
made or done without previous thought or preparation
an obviously unprepared acceptance speech by the surprise winner
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Recent Examples of unprepared
Also, Netanyahu and his formidable intelligence team were unprepared for the Oct. 7 horror, although the danger always was warned.
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Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
The problem is that many founders end up unprepared for the operational demands of meeting expectations as companies evolve, and consumer expectations around ethics and transparency rise.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 19 July 2025
Pets belonging to people who are deported or flee are being left in empty apartments, dumped into the laps of unprepared friends and dropped off at overcrowded shelters, The Times found.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
Mexican administrations have sometimes been unwilling to recognize the problem and at other times are staggered by the scale of violence their justice system is unprepared to address.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 29 July 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
The problem is that many founders end up unprepared for the operational demands of meeting expectations as companies evolve, and consumer expectations around ethics and transparency rise.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 19 July 2025
Pets belonging to people who are deported or flee are being left in empty apartments, dumped into the laps of unprepared friends and dropped off at overcrowded shelters, The Times found.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
Mexican administrations have sometimes been unwilling to recognize the problem and at other times are staggered by the scale of violence their justice system is unprepared to address.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unprepared
impromptu
Adjective
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After about a minute, the impromptu lesson concluded and the woman stood up.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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Whether your plans for the season involve lounging poolside or simply spending more time socializing on your newly furnished patio, outdoor bar carts are ready to roll for an at-home happy hour at impromptu times.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Unprepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprepared. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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