as in impromptu
made or done without previous thought or preparation
an obviously unprepared acceptance speech by the surprise winner
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Recent Examples of unprepared
Since Bayless’ departure, Smith has often appeared unprepared and uninformed on general sports topics.
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Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Raman, who had endorsed Bass’ reelection before throwing her hat in at the last minute, came off as inexperienced, touchy and unprepared.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The United States has left itself unprepared for modern war.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Disasters are inevitable — but being unprepared is not.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
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Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Raman, who had endorsed Bass’ reelection before throwing her hat in at the last minute, came off as inexperienced, touchy and unprepared.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The United States has left itself unprepared for modern war.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Disasters are inevitable — but being unprepared is not.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unprepared
Adjective
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But the studio’s initial footage and photos certainly led many to assume this was an impromptu moment, and media outlets covered the stunt without knowing the lucky tourists were hand-picked by the studio.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
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In an Instagram carousel posted on Tuesday, April 21, the mogul shared snaps from what appears to be an impromptu photo shoot in her home — with her massive wall of Hermès serving as a backdrop.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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That data only reflects damage caused by airstrikes, drone attacks and remote and improvised explosive device, or IED, explosions.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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Allison Barr/The Oregonian via AP Portland police said in a statement Saturday night that during an ensuing search of the vehicle and building, investigators located several incendiary and improvised explosive devices, some of which had partially detonated.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Joined on his visit by son Hunter, what Fieri (and likely many viewers) discovered was a chef turning out dishes that are at once creative and accessible, improvisational yet simple.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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But seeing the improvisational group War Babies provided the clarity Short desperately needed.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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“Unprepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprepared. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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