unprepared

pronunciation

How to pronounce unprepared in British English: UK [ˌʌnprɪˈpeəd]word uk audio image

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  • Adjective:
    without preparation; not prepared for
    lacking with intellectual equipment
    not put in a state of preparedness

Word Origin

unprepared (adj.)
1540s, from un- (1) "not" + past participle of prepare (v.).

Synonym

Example

1. How could such a technologically advanced country be so unprepared ?
2. This narrowing has resulted in a curiously unprepared and superficial pre-professionalism .
3. Despite the growing unrest in cambodia , king sihanouk was unprepared for his overthrow in 1970 by prince sirik matak , a cousin , and gen. lon nol .
4. The countries concerned are woefully unprepared .
5. Companies and the government are unprepared .

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