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Recent Examples of unpreparedness
These surrenders might occur because of unpreparedness or life changes.
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpreparedness
Noun
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That has been enough, so far, for his supporters to overlook his inexperience and accept each new apology.—
Shannon A. Mullen,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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Alleyne did very well initially but his inexperience was highlighted in appearances against Manchester United and Bodo/Glimt and City subsequently signed Marc Guehi, meaning his opportunities were limited.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Their design was unpolished, even primitive, seemingly to convey a sense of slapdash amateurishness.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Unpreparedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpreparedness. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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