unprepared
adjective
un·pre·pared
ˌən-pri-ˈperd 
: not prepared
was unprepared for class
… they were woefully unprepared to take on the responsibilities expected of them.—
Richard M. Ketchum
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Examples of unprepared in a Sentence
an obviously unprepared acceptance speech by the surprise winner
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Handling Finances: People who suddenly lose a spouse while young can feel unprepared for what their future looks like.
—Santul Nerkar Mike Belleme, New York Times, 2 May 2024
Family members being unprepared or unable to take on the role of caregivers are an additional factor in the elderly being more susceptible to becoming victims of abuse and violence .
—Dr. Robert Glatter and Dr. Peter J Papadakos, TIME, 2 May 2024
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Santul Nerkar Mike Belleme, New York Times, 2 May 2024
Family members being unprepared or unable to take on the role of caregivers are an additional factor in the elderly being more susceptible to becoming victims of abuse and violence .
—Dr. Robert Glatter and Dr. Peter J Papadakos, TIME, 2 May 2024
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“Unprepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unprepared. Accessed 14 May. 2024.
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