unprepared

/ˌʌnprɪˈpɛrd/

not ready or equipped for something

The team felt unprepared for the sudden exam.

They had not studied enough and were caught off guard.

general

Not having made the necessary preparations or arrangements for something

She was unprepared for the job interview and struggled to answer questions.

She had not researched the company or practiced common interview questions.

The soldiers were unprepared for the ambush and suffered heavy losses.

They lacked the training and equipment needed to handle the surprise attack.

Often used to describe a lack of mental, physical, or material readiness.

Collocations

unprepared fornot ready for a specific situation or event

Use 'unprepared' to emphasize a lack of readiness, often with 'for' to specify the situation.

From Middle English 'unprepared,' from 'un-' (not) + 'prepared' (made ready).

Commonly used to describe a lack of preparation in various contexts, such as exams, meetings, or emergencies.

un-

not

prefix

prepared

made ready

root

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