unprepared
adjective
un·pre·pared
ˌən-pri-ˈperd 
: not prepared
was unprepared for class
… they were woefully unprepared to take on the responsibilities expected of them.—
Richard M. Ketchum
Richard M. KetchumExamples of unprepared in a Sentence
an obviously unprepared acceptance speech by the surprise winner
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The doting dad, who worked as a health director for a labor union, battled with feeling unprepared to care for his son properly.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The election took place amid a surge in violent crime and corruption that has fueled widespread discontent among voters, who largely view candidates as dishonest and unprepared for the presidency.
—Arkansas Online, 16 May 2026
Peter isn’t just unprepared to care for a child; the idea of children is almost alien to him.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unprepared
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“Unprepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unprepared. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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