underprepared

adjective

un·​der·​pre·​pared ˌən-dər-prə-ˈperd How to pronounce underprepared (audio)
: inadequately prepared

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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

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of underprepared was in 1964

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“Underprepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underprepared. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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