Unpreparedness

Synonyms of unpreparedness

• improvisation
• spontaneity
• ill-preparedness

Antonyms of unpreparedness

• preparation
• readiness
• preparedness

Collocations of unpreparedness

lack of preparation

Frequency: 70 %

The team's lack of preparation cost them the game.

unforeseen circumstances

Frequency: 60 %

The project was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.

last-minute rush

Frequency: 55 %

The presentation was a mess because of last-minute rush.

inadequate planning

Frequency: 50 %

The event failed due to inadequate planning.

improvisation

Frequency: 45 %

They had to resort to improvisation due to unpreparedness.

Idiomatic Expressions for unpreparedness

• Phrase: thrown in at the deep end
  Meaning: to be put in a difficult or challenging situation without preparation
  Usage: She was thrown in at the deep end when she was asked to lead the project with no prior experience.