What does unprepared mean?
Unprepared means Not prepared; caught by surprise..
Unprepared
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Not prepared; caught by surprise..
Definitions by Sense
- Not prepared; caught by surprise.
- A black mark given to a pupil who arrives at a lesson without the necessary items or preparation.
- simple past and past participle of unprepare
Example Sentences
The castle was unprepared for the assault.
“It'll be all right,” I assured her. “Make a rule for yourself not to speak to anyone, and nobody's going to guess you can see. It was only being quite unprepared that landed you in that mess before. ‘In the country of the blind the one-eyed man is king’.”
I was unprepared for the change in attire and started slightly when the alectryomancer reappeared.
"He's got another rule: Whenever he gets three unprepareds in a row, he leaves the classroom."
Synonyms for unprepared
Antonyms for unprepared
Related Words
Word Forms
- more unprepared
- most unprepared
- unprepareds
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for unprepared?
Common synonyms include unprepped, impromptu, offhand, extemporaneous.
What is the opposite of unprepared?
Possible antonyms include prepared.
How do you use unprepared in a sentence?
The castle was unprepared for the assault.
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