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
Meanwhile, too many areas in San Diego County and across our state remain dangerously unprepared and vulnerable.
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Ruben Grijalva, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Mary Landrieu, then serving as Louisiana's Democratic Senator, says FEMA clearly was unprepared.
—Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 24 Aug. 2025
In fact, many tech leaders have recently expressed concerns that the rising cost of school paired with an outdated curriculum is creating a perfect storm for an unprepared workforce.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
Paying more for less Amid the uncertainty, California can’t be caught unprepared if the Texas scheme works.
—Mercury News Editorial, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
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Ruben Grijalva, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Mary Landrieu, then serving as Louisiana's Democratic Senator, says FEMA clearly was unprepared.
—Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 24 Aug. 2025
In fact, many tech leaders have recently expressed concerns that the rising cost of school paired with an outdated curriculum is creating a perfect storm for an unprepared workforce.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
Paying more for less Amid the uncertainty, California can’t be caught unprepared if the Texas scheme works.
—Mercury News Editorial, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unprepared
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One of Mark Consuelos' medical appointments turned into an impromptu celebrity meet-and-greet — all while the Live With Kelly & Mark cohost and All My Children actor was in his underwear.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
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What begins as a series of transactions between two consenting adults blossoms into a romance that ends with them tying the knot on an impromptu trip to Las Vegas.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The improvised nature of the production was born in part out of practical necessity.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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One person lies in the street, his head cracked open in a pool of blood, while a boy is carried away on an improvised stretcher.—
Mahmoud Atef,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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Lucian’s financial provisions were sporadic, and Coverley’s life became improvisational.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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But the Grateful Dead were an improvisational band.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Unprepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprepared. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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