unready

adjective

Definition of unreadynext
as in unprepared

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Recent Examples of unready But raising kids to follow rules and memorize answers prepares them for jobs that may no longer exist, leaving them unready for a world that rewards creativity, curiosity and problem-solving. — Vivienne Ming, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026 Using an unhealthy or unready starter can lead to a weak rise, a dense crumb, a flat loaf, or off flavors. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026 The Angels acquired him with apparent intent to play him regularly, and there’s limited competition from flawed or unready internal options (Nelson Rada, Bryce Teodosio, Matthew Lugo). — Derek Vanriper, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026 Thirty‑one percent of respondents cite cybersecurity and privacy concerns as a main challenge, followed by anxiety over data output quality (23%), unready business processes (22%), and technology infrastructure limitations (22%). — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unready
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  1. unprepared
  2. underprepared
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  • But it is based partly on outdated spending and revenue trends, leaving it unprepared to maintain hundreds of millions of dollars in new investments in municipal aid, affordable childcare and social services.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The oceans are warming at an alarming pace, bringing far-reaching consequences for which the world is unprepared, according to a report by more than 100 international scientists.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of unprepared
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  • Yet the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Resilience Pulse Check found that 84% of organizations felt underprepared for future disruptions to their workforce.
    — Mitch New, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Apparently, underprepared hikers have been coming to Eaton Canyon for more than 100 years.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
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“Unready.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unready. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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