Unpreparedness

Pronunciation: /ʌnprɪˈpɛrɪdnɪs/

Definitions of unpreparedness

noun lack of readiness or preparation

Example Sentences

A1 Her unpreparedness for the exam resulted in a low grade.

A2 The team's unpreparedness led to their defeat in the match.

B1 The company's unpreparedness for the market changes cost them significant losses.

B2 The government's unpreparedness for the natural disaster resulted in a humanitarian crisis.

C1 The airline's unpreparedness for the strike caused chaos for travelers.

C2 The CEO's unpreparedness for the board meeting was evident in his lack of answers to important questions.

Examples of unpreparedness in a Sentence

formal The unpreparedness of the team led to a significant delay in the project's timeline.

informal Her unpreparedness for the exam was evident when she forgot to bring a pencil.

slang I can't believe your unpreparedness caused us to miss the bus!

figurative His unpreparedness for the presentation left him feeling like a fish out of water.

Grammatical Forms of unpreparedness

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

Origin and Evolution of unpreparedness

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unpreparedness' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the root word 'preparedness' which refers to the state of being ready or equipped.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unpreparedness' has continued to be used to describe the lack of readiness or lack of preparation for a particular situation or event.