Unprepared

Pronunciation: /ʌn.prɪˈpɛrd/

Definitions of unprepared

adjective not prepared or ready for a particular situation or task

Example Sentences

A1 She felt unprepared for the test and didn't know all the answers.

A2 The hikers were unprepared for the sudden change in weather and got caught in a storm.

B1 The team was unprepared for the opponent's aggressive tactics and struggled to keep up.

B2 The company was unprepared for the economic downturn and had to make significant budget cuts.

C1 The government was unprepared for the natural disaster and faced criticism for its lack of response.

C2 The CEO was unprepared for the shareholder meeting and stumbled through the presentation.

Examples of unprepared in a Sentence

formal The team was unprepared for the sudden change in market trends.

informal I was totally unprepared for the pop quiz today.

slang I was caught with my pants down, totally unprepared for the meeting.

figurative She felt like a soldier going into battle unprepared, facing the challenges ahead.

Grammatical Forms of unprepared

• past tense: unprepared
• plural: unprepared
• comparative: more unprepared
• superlative: most unprepared
• present tense: unprepared
• future tense: will be unprepared
• perfect tense: have been unprepared
• continuous tense: is being unprepared
• singular: unprepared
• positive degree: unprepared
• infinitive: to be unprepared
• gerund: being unprepared
• participle: unprepared

Origin and Evolution of unprepared

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'unprepared' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the root word 'prepared', which comes from the Latin word 'praeparare' meaning 'to make ready'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century, the word 'unprepared' has evolved to signify a lack of readiness or not being equipped for a particular situation.