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prepared

[pri-paird] / prɪˈpɛərd /
ADJECTIVE
ready in body or mind
Synonyms
STRONGEST
able adapted arranged groomed inclined planned processed qualified willing
STRONG
adjusted disposed fit fixed framed minded predisposed primed rehearsed rigged set stacked up wired
WEAK
all bases covered all set all systems go available gaffed handy in order in readiness of a mind on guard prepped psyched-up set-up sewed-up up on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unable
STRONG
disinclined indefinite unfixed unwilling
WEAK
ignorant neglectful unprepared unready

Example Sentences

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The couple are not prepared to sell their home below market value which means they are "stuck, we're just in limbo".

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“All the people who are celebrating this ‘win for child safety’ might actually be inviting a set of payloads or baggage that they’re not prepared for,” Goldman said.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

What is Lebanon prepared to do for a cease-fire?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Just be prepared to download yet another app on your phone.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

She put her reading glasses on, read a line of her prepared remarks to herself, took the glasses off, looked at the audience, and repeated the words.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock