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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Health insurance is the single biggest expense most laid-off households are unprepared for, and the time to understand your options is before you need them, not after.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
Raman, who had endorsed Bass’ reelection before throwing her hat in at the last minute, came off as inexperienced, touchy and unprepared.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
When my parents died, I was prepared for my grief — but I was completely unprepared for the legal and financial ramifications.
From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026
But when hill walker Simon Lucas shared a photograph of the tradition on social media, he was unprepared for the ferocity of the response.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
Like hundreds of women who give birth while in prison, Trina was completely unprepared for the stress of childbirth.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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