Meaning & Definition of word "Unprepared"

Unprepared

/ʌnprɪˈpɛrd/

1. Not ready or equipped for a particular situation or event.
- Example: She felt unprepared for the exam, having only studied the night before.
2. Not having made arrangements or having adequate supplies or support.
- Example: The team showed up unprepared to the competition, lacking proper gear.
3. Caught off-guard or surprised without prior notice.
- Example: He was unprepared for the sudden announcement of the layoffs at work.
4. Lacking the necessary training or experience for a task.
- Example: The new employees appeared unprepared for the challenges of their roles.

Derived from prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'prepared' from Latin 'praeparare'.

unprepared for battle:

Not equipped or ready to face an opponent.

caught off guard:

Surprised by an unexpected situation due to lack of preparedness.

prepare:

To make ready beforehand.

preparation:

The act of making ready.

ready:

Prepared for the use or action.

Meaning: Not prepped

Example Sentence: Dude, your speech was totally not prepped.

Meaning: Flying blind

Example Sentence: I went into that meeting flying blind, totally unprepared.