Preparedness Meaning in English

word

US

pɹiˈpɛɹədnəs

pri-PAIR-ud-nuss

UK

pɹɪpˈeədnəs

pri-PAIRD-nuss

Definition

The state of being ready for something, especially for emergencies, problems, or future situations.

Usage & Nuances

'Preparedness' is formal and often used in safety, emergency planning, or professional contexts. Common phrases are 'emergency preparedness' and 'disaster preparedness.' It refers to an ongoing state, not a single action. Not used for minor everyday readiness (use 'ready' or 'prepared' instead).

• Spanish: preparación - estar preparado
• Portuguese (BR): preparo - prontidão
• Portuguese (PT): preparação - prontidão
• Chinese (Simplified): 准备
• Chinese (Traditional): 準備
• Hindi: तैयारी - तत्परता
• Arabic: الاستعداد
• Bengali: প্রস্তুতি - প্রস্তুতাবস্থা
• Russian: готовность
• Japanese: 備え - 準備態勢
• Vietnamese: sự sẵn sàng - trạng thái chuẩn bị
• Korean: 준비태세 - 대비
• Turkish: hazırlıklı olma - hazırlık durumu
• Urdu: تیاری - آمادگی
• Indonesian: kesiapsiagaan - kesiapan

Example Sentences

Preparedness is important before a big storm.

basic

Schools teach preparedness for fire emergencies.

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Her preparedness impressed her boss.

basic

You never know when you'll need preparedness the most.

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Disaster preparedness can save lives during earthquakes.

natural

Good preparedness isn't luck—it's planning ahead.

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