Unprepared

B1 16+

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.