Unprepared

/ʌnprɪˈpɛrd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not ready or equipped for a particular situation or event.

She felt unprepared for the exam, having only studied the night before.

Not having made arrangements or having adequate supplies or support.

The team showed up unprepared to the competition, lacking proper gear.

Caught off-guard or surprised without prior notice.

He was unprepared for the sudden announcement of the layoffs at work.

Lacking the necessary training or experience for a task.

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.

Not prepped

Dude, your speech was totally not prepped.

Flying blind

I went into that meeting flying blind, totally unprepared.