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unprepared

ADJECTIVE
not ready
Synonyms
STRONGEST
unaware vulnerable
WEAK
ad-lib caught off guard ill-considered impromptu improvised napping not prepared off the cuff off the top of one's head offhand played by ear spontaneous surprised taken off guard unexpected unplanned unready unrehearsed unschooled unskilled untrained winged

Example Sentences

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The Pentagon has known for decades Iran might close the Strait of Hormuz, yet seemed unprepared when it did.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

When my parents died, I was prepared for my grief — but I was completely unprepared for the legal and financial ramifications.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

But when hill walker Simon Lucas shared a photograph of the tradition on social media, he was unprepared for the ferocity of the response.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Markets are unprepared for a prolonged conflict, with oil potentially reaching $150 per barrel and U.S. stocks vulnerable.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The wings were so completely silent and we so unprepared.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant