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Recent Examples of underprepared
While this led to no apparent implications at first, months later, the CEO was unexpectedly forced to step down and an underprepared internal candidate had to take the reins.
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Keith D. Dorsey, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
But research shows that men are more likely than women to overestimate their qualifications and jump at opportunities - even when underprepared.
—Hec Paris Insights, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The Harris Poll revealed that over half of Gen Z employees feel underprepared for professional roles, citing a lack of soft-skill training during their formative years (read: COVID).
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
A lot happened, but one decision proved fateful: Concerns had surfaced that SIU was enrolling underprepared Black students from inner-city Chicago and failing to support them.
—Molly Parker, ProPublica, 27 Mar. 2025
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Keith D. Dorsey, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
But research shows that men are more likely than women to overestimate their qualifications and jump at opportunities - even when underprepared.
—Hec Paris Insights, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The Harris Poll revealed that over half of Gen Z employees feel underprepared for professional roles, citing a lack of soft-skill training during their formative years (read: COVID).
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
A lot happened, but one decision proved fateful: Concerns had surfaced that SIU was enrolling underprepared Black students from inner-city Chicago and failing to support them.
—Molly Parker, ProPublica, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underprepared
Adjective
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His support also paved the way for discussions of the Raincoats supporting Nirvana on the road (which ultimately didn’t happen because of Cobain’s death) and releasing a new album, something da Silva and vocalist-bassist Gina Birch were unprepared for at first.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
7 July 2025
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Agency unprepared for the heat Franks and Littlejohn cited the outdoor cooling center as proof that HealthNet Gaston was unprepared to care for the city’s homeless population in the heat.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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He was widely declared unready for the tall task of being a No. 2 on a contender.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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For a young adult who feels unready to leave home, the best approach is to break down independence into manageable parts.—
David Krasky,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2025
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“Underprepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underprepared. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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