unprepared
Britishadjective
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having made inadequate preparations
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not made ready or prepared
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done without preparation; extemporaneous
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Appeared in the February 13, 2026, print edition as 'NATO Has Seen the Future and Is Unprepared'.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
Unprepared medical personnel often failed to step in when needed.
From New York Times • May 25, 2023
Unprepared for a prolonged attack, Russian soldiers ran short on basic supplies.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2023
Unprepared walkers have been blamed for reports of human faeces on some of Wales' most popular mountain paths.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2022
Unprepared for the coldness of the water and the slimy stones at the bottom, he slipped to one knee and soaked his shoes trying to break his fall.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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