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
But other people requiring lifesaving are simply venturing into the backcountry unprepared.
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Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
Most of the hikers were unprepared for the weather, according to Vilaine.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The question is whether turmoil among China’s brass hats signals a military unprepared for a mammoth undertaking like a Taiwan assault.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Utah scored six points in the last minute, and Watson was unprepared for a pass from Murray on the final possession.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
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Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
Most of the hikers were unprepared for the weather, according to Vilaine.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The question is whether turmoil among China’s brass hats signals a military unprepared for a mammoth undertaking like a Taiwan assault.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Utah scored six points in the last minute, and Watson was unprepared for a pass from Murray on the final possession.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unprepared
Adjective
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Organized by a slew of leading Japanese menswear companies, the event — now in its seventh iteration — is a city stroll-cum-impromptu-runway show of men decked out in full sartorial looks that has already taken place in Tokyo, Osaka and Seoul, among other cities.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Dreyer learned of the award on Friday, when SDFC’s players and staff surprised him with the trophy in an impromptu ceremony.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Provide your input and be part of creating improvised scenes, games and musicals that come with tons of fun and laughter!—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
27 Oct. 2025
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Deep shots, screens, improvised plays, even a flea-flicker touchdown to Luther Burden III.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps those types of fluid, improvisational melodies could only be born from literally not being strapped in.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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The band’s concerts have become a hallmark of improvisational energy that has attracted a devoted and eclectic fanbase.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Unprepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprepared. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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