unready

adjective

Definition of unreadynext
as in unprepared

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Recent Examples of unready If the latest report is any indication, an overly sensitive and timid MARAD is unready to really fight for the maritime. — Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 3 Mar. 2026 Using an unhealthy or unready starter can lead to a weak rise, a dense crumb, a flat loaf, or off flavors. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026 The Angels acquired him with apparent intent to play him regularly, and there’s limited competition from flawed or unready internal options (Nelson Rada, Bryce Teodosio, Matthew Lugo). — Derek Vanriper, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026 Thirty‑one percent of respondents cite cybersecurity and privacy concerns as a main challenge, followed by anxiety over data output quality (23%), unready business processes (22%), and technology infrastructure limitations (22%). — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unready
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unready
  1. unprepared
  2. underprepared
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  • But the Dodgers did not want to be caught unprepared should a sudden injury arise to Rushing.
    — Katie Woo, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Not only do these caregivers end up feeling unprepared to take on the dual role, but balancing the costs of child care and senior care simultaneously is reshaping nearly every one of their financial decisions.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of unprepared
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  • While perennially hot regions such as Asia, Africa, and the Middle East have developed strategies to mitigate the business impacts, European companies are comparatively underprepared for the hotter temperatures coming their way.
    — Oliver Balch, Fortune, 27 July 2026
  • Indian troops were deployed to thwart Chinese advances but were reportedly inadequately supplied, underprepared, and overwhelmed.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026
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“Unready.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unready. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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