unprepared

Example Sentences

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Health insurance is the single biggest expense most laid-off households are unprepared for, and the time to understand your options is before you need them, not after.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Raman, who had endorsed Bass’ reelection before throwing her hat in at the last minute, came off as inexperienced, touchy and unprepared.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Charlesworth said the team would have spent that time getting themselves "prepared for the unprepared", as they broke new-ground in human space travel.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“Our schools are grossly unprepared for this,” said another.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The finch race, all the other races, would be unprepared.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly