unreadiness

Definition of unreadinessnext

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Noun
  • These surrenders might occur because of unpreparedness or life changes.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • The Berkeley survey underscored how much inattention is responsible for Democrats' lack of enthusiasm for a specific candidate.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
  • In counterterrorism, inattention can be deadly.
    Jacob Ware, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Carl vents to Jesse and Ben, saying Kyle’s snub represents more than carelessness.
    Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The officials’ performance reflected carelessness in the process.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Unreadiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unreadiness. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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