as in impromptu
made or done without previous thought or preparation
an obviously unprepared acceptance speech by the surprise winner
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Recent Examples of unprepared
However, the weather took a turn over the weekend, dropping 3–5 inches of snow on the mountain pass that search and rescue teams believe Wood was unprepared for.
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Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Vought testified that all components of the Department of Homeland Security are unfunded, including the disaster relief fund, leaving the federal government unprepared to respond to natural disasters.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026
Global manufacturers in just about every other industry, from autos to medical devices, are similarly unprepared.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The election took place amid a surge in violent crime and corruption that has fueled widespread discontent among voters, who largely view candidates as dishonest and unprepared for the presidency.
—Franklin Briceño, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
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Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Vought testified that all components of the Department of Homeland Security are unfunded, including the disaster relief fund, leaving the federal government unprepared to respond to natural disasters.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026
Global manufacturers in just about every other industry, from autos to medical devices, are similarly unprepared.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The election took place amid a surge in violent crime and corruption that has fueled widespread discontent among voters, who largely view candidates as dishonest and unprepared for the presidency.
—Franklin Briceño, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unprepared
Adjective
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Expect impromptu plans with friends or family and little side quests that end up being the highlight of your week.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Other quirky clips included her impromptu bouquet toss and high heels nearly breaking.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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German described the improvised but careful transport down from the nest.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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Vargas and his ensemble of both professional and first-time actors used a semi-improvised approach to shoot the film.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This is in part attributable to his fully improvisational approach to song construction, writing nothing down.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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And the six actors in this farcical rom-com are united in their performance style and improvisational tone.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Unprepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprepared. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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