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
Don’t forget to include a dress code, parking details, and key details about the venue so guests aren’t left with questions or arrive unprepared.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Despite this, many still feel unprepared when exam week arrives.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
Being unprepared for winter-weather delays Winter weather routinely causes delays during the holidays, said Taylor.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
His credentials were fabricated, the crew was unprepared, and countless warnings to wait until spring went ignored.
—Charlie Sosnick, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Despite this, many still feel unprepared when exam week arrives.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
Being unprepared for winter-weather delays Winter weather routinely causes delays during the holidays, said Taylor.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
His credentials were fabricated, the crew was unprepared, and countless warnings to wait until spring went ignored.
—Charlie Sosnick, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unprepared
Adjective
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Come for just an evening show, or stay longer on the campgrounds for a chance to catch an impromptu fireside jam session.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Jan. 2026
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With both Erik Spoelstra and Kel’el Ware having offered their thoughts on Spoelstra’s impromptu criticism of Ware last week, the fundamental element of the incident has not change, namely Ware’s lacking of playing time.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Davis is a master of jazz, improvised music and both traditional and contemporary classical traditions.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Mochrie then performs an improvised comedy act with the semi-conscious volunteers.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Audiences can expect an energetic evening as Asriel Davis and Isaiah Shim showcase their technical skill and improvisational style at the keys.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Jan. 2026
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Already a legendary comedian, Winters was famous for his improvisational genius long before joining Mork & Mindy.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Unprepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprepared. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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