unprepared

Example Sentences

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Students are woefully unprepared for college and life. Realtor.com noted recently that a third of adults under 35 lived with their parents last year—a higher rate than during the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

"As beautiful as open water can be, especially on a hot day," says Oakley-Jenner, "it's not a safe place to be if you're unprepared."

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

"Humanity promised itself, in the rawness of that grief, that it would not face such a day again unprepared."

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

Becerra appeared unprepared for the speed at which voters and others gravitated toward him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Arms stretched out before her, eyes shut, breath held, Anya was wholly unprepared for what she hit when she landed.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack