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But research shows that men are more likely than women to overestimate their qualifications and jump at opportunities - even when underprepared.—Hec Paris Insights, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 The Harris Poll revealed that over half of Gen Z employees feel underprepared for professional roles, citing a lack of soft-skill training during their formative years (read: COVID).—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 A lot happened, but one decision proved fateful: Concerns had surfaced that SIU was enrolling underprepared Black students from inner-city Chicago and failing to support them.—Molly Parker, ProPublica, 27 Mar. 2025 However, critics argue that these programs often place underprepared teachers in the most challenging classrooms
Comprehensive Approach: Tulsa, Oklahoma, is one of the few schools in the state with a full staff.—Scott White, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for underprepared
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