as in impromptu
made or done without previous thought or preparation
an obviously unprepared acceptance speech by the surprise winner
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Recent Examples of unprepared
The future of psychiatric rehabilitation Despite its effectiveness, many factors limit access to psychiatric rehabilitation, including underfunding, lack of appropriate Medicaid reimbursement, an unprepared workforce and an overemphasis on pharmaceutical treatment.
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Adrienne Lapidos, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
Soft skills, a propensity to learn key hard skills, genuine effort and a growth mindset can all potentially separate someone who’ll learn and adapt quickly from someone who’s completely unprepared for the job from Day 1.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Due to its proximity to a major metropolitan area, the Nevada desert often attracts unprepared hikers.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
In particular, Maher accused the White House of being unprepared for an Iranian military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
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Adrienne Lapidos, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
Soft skills, a propensity to learn key hard skills, genuine effort and a growth mindset can all potentially separate someone who’ll learn and adapt quickly from someone who’s completely unprepared for the job from Day 1.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Due to its proximity to a major metropolitan area, the Nevada desert often attracts unprepared hikers.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
In particular, Maher accused the White House of being unprepared for an Iranian military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unprepared
Adjective
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Like others, his first impromptu stop at the museum came while driving across the state for political events.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Particular kudos for being able to respond swiftly and smoothly to special needs and impromptu requests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In Russia and Ukraine, soldiers have learned to protect their tanks from drone strikes using improvised nets and boxes, which cover the vehicles like a turtle shell.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Last year, British electronic producer Actress and modular synthesis pioneer Suzanne Ciani performed an improvised piece titled Concrète Waves at the Barbican in London and Barcelona’s Sónar Festival.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The improvisational locavore mastery of Sharon Hage at York Street Cafe.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Even if the new music is largely inert, BTS are still able to make these scenes come alive with a special improvisational energy.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Unprepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprepared. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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