unready
[ uhn-red-ee ]
/ ʌnˈrɛd i /
adjective
not ready; not made ready: The new stadium is as yet unready for use.
not in a state of readiness; unprepared: emotionally unready for success.
lacking in presence of mind, as when a quick decision or a sharp answer is required: Awkward situations often found him unready.
British Dialect. not dressed.
not prompt or quick.
Words nearby unready
unraped, unravel, unreactive, unread, unreadable, unready, unreal, unrealistic, unreality, unrealizable, unrealized
Origin of unready
OTHER WORDS FROM unready
un·read·i·ness, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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unready
/ (ʌnˈrɛdɪ) /
adjective
not ready or prepared
slow or hesitant to see or act
archaic not dressed
Derived forms of unready
unreadily, adverbunreadiness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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