UNDERPREPARED Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

underprepared

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Recent Examples of underprepared Indian troops were deployed to thwart Chinese advances but were reportedly inadequately supplied, underprepared, and overwhelmed. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026 The White House remains underprepared to manage infectious threats. — David Blumenthal, STAT, 20 July 2026 Women are seeking care from specialized platforms precisely because their own physicians are underprepared. — Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Current and former Israeli military officials have also acknowledged that Israel was underprepared for the drone threat. — Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for underprepared

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The song was born of the realization that, as a professional entertainer and family breadwinner from the age of 9 — born to loving but woefully unprepared teen parents — Becky stepped in as head of the household.

— Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
But an actor who came up on huge blockbusters like Lord of the Rings and Pirates of the Caribbean was unprepared for the speed at which the German auteur was prepared to move.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026

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Even if maritime regulators demanded shippers purchase more defendable vessels, the crews aboard are unready for the challenge.

— Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Andrews has gone viral multiple times for demystifying how ballroom dancers get ready, and, more specifically, unready.

— Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026

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