unprepared

/ˈʌnprəˌpɛərd/

/ənprɪˈpɛd/

Other forms: unpreparedly

Definitions of unprepared

1. adjective

   without preparation; not prepared for
   “unprepared remarks”

   “the shock was unprepared”

   “"our treaty makers approached their immensely difficult problems unprepared"- R.E.Danielson”

   synonyms:

   ad-lib, extemporaneous, extemporary, extempore, impromptu, off-the-cuff, offhand, offhanded, unrehearsed

   with little or no preparation or forethought

   spur-of-the-moment

   in response to an unforeseen need

   unready

   not prepared or in a state of readiness; slow to understand or respond

   antonyms:

   prepared

   made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

   braced

   positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger

   embattled

   prepared for battle

   equipped, fitted out

   prepared with proper equipment

   oven-ready

   prepared before sale and ready to be cooked

   preconditioned

   having already been put into a suitable condition

   precooked

   cooked partially or completely beforehand

   processed

   subjected to a special process or treatment

   ready

   made suitable and available for immediate use

   spread

   prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out

   up

   (usually followed by `on' or `for') in readiness

   ready

   completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress