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Unprepared Meaning in English

word

/ˌənpɹiˈpɛɹd/
uhn-pri-PAIRD
/ʌnpɹɪpˈeəd/
un-prih-PAIRD

释义

Not ready or not having the things or knowledge needed for a situation or event.

用法与细微差别

Common in both formal and informal English. Often follows 'feel' or 'be': 'feel unprepared', 'be unprepared for'. Sometimes used to soften criticism: 'He was a bit unprepared.' Not to be confused with 'disorganized' (messy) or 'unqualified' (lacking ability).

例句

I felt unprepared for the exam.

basic

He was unprepared for the rain and got wet.

basic

She went to the meeting unprepared.

basic

Honestly, I was completely unprepared for what happened next.

natural

If you show up unprepared, it makes a bad impression.

natural

Life has a way of catching you unprepared sometimes.

natural