Synonyms of preparedness

preparedness

noun

as in readiness

the state of being ready to act when the need arises

The city is often threatened by hurricanes and has spent top dollar on emergency preparedness.

Related Words

• readiness
• preparation
• carefulness
• awareness
• care
• consciousness
• sensitivity
• receptivity
• receptiveness
• mindfulness
• aliveness
• cautiousness
• wariness
• watchfulness
• vigilance
• alertness
• attentiveness
• chariness
• alert
• heedfulness
• watch
• red alert
• qui vive

Dissimilar Words

• unpreparedness
• unreadiness
• negligence
• carelessness
• inattention
• inattentiveness
• remissness
• heedlessness
• abstraction
• daze
• distraction
• absentmindedness
• daydreaming
• unwariness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of preparedness

Its enormous death toll became a catalyst for major improvements in disaster preparedness and cyclone warning systems in the country. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026

Under co-founder and co-CEO Juraj Gago, Simplicity is bringing its vision of AI preparedness to real-world applications, with systems designed specifically around the needs of professionals. — Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

Find the latest forecasts, safety updates and preparedness tips below to help protect yourself, your family, your pets and your home. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

And state officials would also need to come up with a wildfire preparedness strategy every five years. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026