unprepared
adjective
un·pre·pared
ˌən-pri-ˈperd 
: not prepared
was unprepared for class
… they were woefully unprepared to take on the responsibilities expected of them.—
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Yet most of those Americans are financially unprepared to stop working, and many risk living in poverty, according to a new analysis.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2024
When the earthquake struck in 1999, Taiwan was very unprepared, Aldrich said, citing corruption in the construction industry, the lack of building regulations, and inadequate coordination in rescue efforts.
—Wayne Chang, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2024
When the earthquake struck in 1999, Taiwan was very unprepared, Aldrich said, citing corruption in the construction industry, the lack of building regulations, and inadequate coordination in rescue efforts.
—Wayne Chang, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Unprepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unprepared. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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