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The synonyms of “Unprepared” are: not ready, unready, off guard, off one's guard, surprised, unsuspecting, unwilling, disinclined, averse, loath, reluctant, indisposed, resistant, opposed
Unprepared as an Adjective
Definitions of "Unprepared" as an adjective
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “unprepared” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
- Without preparation; not prepared for.
- Not ready or able to deal with something.
- Without preparation; not prepared for- R.E.Danielson.
- Not willing to do something.
- Not made ready for use.
Synonyms of "Unprepared" as an adjective (14 Words)
| averse | Having a strong dislike of or opposition to something. As a former CIA director he is not averse to secrecy. |
| disinclined | Unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval. Disinclined to say anything to anybody. |
| indisposed | Slightly unwell. The potential audience seemed indisposed to attend. |
| loath | (usually followed by `to’) strongly opposed. Loath to admit a mistake. |
| not ready | Apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity. |
| off guard | Not in operation or operational. |
| off one's guard | Not in operation or operational. |
| opposed | Being in opposition or having an opponent. The agency is being asked to do two diametrically opposed things. |
| reluctant | Not eager. Foreigners stubbornly reluctant to accept our ways. |
| resistant | Denoting starch that is not easily broken down by enzymes within the body and is therefore minimally absorbed during digestion. Cooked rice like bread contains a useful amount of resistant starch which acts like fibre in the digestive system. |
| surprised | Taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment. Surprised that he remembered my name. |
| unready | Slow to act; hesitant. She was young and unready for motherhood. |
| unsuspecting | (of a person or animal) not aware of the presence of danger; feeling no suspicion. Unsuspecting or unaware of the fact that I would one day be their leader. |
| unwilling | Not ready, eager, or prepared to do something. Unwilling conscripts. |
Usage Examples of "Unprepared" as an adjective
- She was totally unprepared for what happened next.
- Our treaty makers approached their immensely difficult problems unprepared.
- Unprepared remarks.
- Paintings on unprepared canvas.
- The shock was unprepared.
- They were unprepared to accept what was proposed.
- The transformation caught them unprepared.
