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UNPREPARED: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for UNPREPARED?

Need another word that means the same as “unprepared”? Find 14 synonyms for “unprepared” in this overview.

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)

averseHaving a strong dislike of or opposition to something.
As a former CIA director he is not averse to secrecy.
disinclinedUnwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval.
Disinclined to say anything to anybody.
indisposedSlightly unwell.
The potential audience seemed indisposed to attend.
loath(usually followed by `to’) strongly opposed.
Loath to admit a mistake.
not readyApprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity.
off guardNot in operation or operational.
off one's guardNot in operation or operational.
opposedBeing in opposition or having an opponent.
The agency is being asked to do two diametrically opposed things.
reluctantNot eager.
Foreigners stubbornly reluctant to accept our ways.
resistantDenoting 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.
surprisedTaken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment.
Surprised that he remembered my name.
unreadySlow 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.
unwillingNot 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.
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