unprepared

Example Sentences

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And she denied that he was "unprepared or inexperienced" because of his nine years away from Westminster while Greater Manchester mayor.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

This month’s turnaround has been so dramatic that even the preternaturally upbeat Floridian was unprepared for her success.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

"It reiterates the fact we're entirely unprepared for this climate situation."

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Students are woefully unprepared for college and life. Realtor.com noted recently that a third of adults under 35 lived with their parents last year—a higher rate than during the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

He investigated it as best he could, though he felt woefully unprepared.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern