unprepared

Example Sentences

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She said he seemed unprepared, a position she said was surprising for “the guru” whose products were at the center of this case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 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

But even Ernest was unprepared for how effective the deuton turned out to be.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik