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
The future of psychiatric rehabilitation Despite its effectiveness, many factors limit access to psychiatric rehabilitation, including underfunding, lack of appropriate Medicaid reimbursement, an unprepared workforce and an overemphasis on pharmaceutical treatment.
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Adrienne Lapidos, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
Soft skills, a propensity to learn key hard skills, genuine effort and a growth mindset can all potentially separate someone who’ll learn and adapt quickly from someone who’s completely unprepared for the job from Day 1.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Due to its proximity to a major metropolitan area, the Nevada desert often attracts unprepared hikers.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
In particular, Maher accused the White House of being unprepared for an Iranian military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
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Adrienne Lapidos, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
Soft skills, a propensity to learn key hard skills, genuine effort and a growth mindset can all potentially separate someone who’ll learn and adapt quickly from someone who’s completely unprepared for the job from Day 1.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Due to its proximity to a major metropolitan area, the Nevada desert often attracts unprepared hikers.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
In particular, Maher accused the White House of being unprepared for an Iranian military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unprepared
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Adding a 10-15% buffer for unexpected costs — a sick day, a lost bag, an impromptu ice cream stop — can save a lot of stress.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Adding a 10-15% buffer for unexpected costs — a sick day, a lost bag, an impromptu ice cream stop — gives you breathing room.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In Russia and Ukraine, soldiers have learned to protect their tanks from drone strikes using improvised nets and boxes, which cover the vehicles like a turtle shell.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Last year, British electronic producer Actress and modular synthesis pioneer Suzanne Ciani performed an improvised piece titled Concrète Waves at the Barbican in London and Barcelona’s Sónar Festival.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Against this backdrop, the president’s messaging has grown more improvisational.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
24 Mar. 2026
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Considering its loose, improvisational dialogue, stilted line readings, and tendency to break the fourth wall, Tender Touches feels a lot like a show Rick and Morty might stumble across while channel surfing on their interdimensional cable box.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Unprepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprepared. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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