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Recent Examples of underprepared
While this led to no apparent implications at first, months later, the CEO was unexpectedly forced to step down and an underprepared internal candidate had to take the reins.
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Keith D. Dorsey, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
But research shows that men are more likely than women to overestimate their qualifications and jump at opportunities - even when underprepared.
—Hec Paris Insights, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The Harris Poll revealed that over half of Gen Z employees feel underprepared for professional roles, citing a lack of soft-skill training during their formative years (read: COVID).
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
A lot happened, but one decision proved fateful: Concerns had surfaced that SIU was enrolling underprepared Black students from inner-city Chicago and failing to support them.
—Molly Parker, ProPublica, 27 Mar. 2025
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Keith D. Dorsey, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
But research shows that men are more likely than women to overestimate their qualifications and jump at opportunities - even when underprepared.
—Hec Paris Insights, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The Harris Poll revealed that over half of Gen Z employees feel underprepared for professional roles, citing a lack of soft-skill training during their formative years (read: COVID).
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
A lot happened, but one decision proved fateful: Concerns had surfaced that SIU was enrolling underprepared Black students from inner-city Chicago and failing to support them.
—Molly Parker, ProPublica, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underprepared
Adjective
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Even after bearing witness to this, however, Crutcher was completely unprepared for just how much hair Crosby would have when he was born.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Aug. 2025
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The Swiss insurer cited the Los Angeles wildfires at the start of the year as a stark reminder that even the world’s wealthiest economies are unprepared for the impact of increasing climate risks.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Hsu honors the writer’s obsession and perseverance while asking a more pointed question: Were Americans unready to accept an immigrant writer who called out weaknesses in their own country?—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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He was widely declared unready for the tall task of being a No. 2 on a contender.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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“Underprepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underprepared. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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