underprepared

adjective

un·​der·​pre·​pared ˌən-dər-prə-ˈperd How to pronounce underprepared (audio)
: inadequately prepared

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The Texas grid was also underprepared for ice storms during the winter of 2023. Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 An accompanying investigation delves into how people in assisted living facilities are getting sicker, and how underprepared Wisconsin is to handle their care. Lainey Seyler, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024 From a drop in the quality of offerings to an overwhelmed, understaffed and underprepared team, there are a number of potential risks that must immediately be addressed during a rapid growth phase to ensure the business can be sustained for the short and long term. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 The numbers indicate that many of them are indeed grossly underprepared. Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for underprepared 

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of underprepared was in 1964

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“Underprepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underprepared. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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