as in impromptu
made or done without previous thought or preparation
an obviously unprepared acceptance speech by the surprise winner
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Without this understanding, young people may be unprepared to question or improve the AI systems that shape their world.
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Jonah Toka Roberti, Baltimore Sun, 3 Dec. 2024
Failing to grasp how much energy is wanted, and the things people in places like Pakistan might be willing to do to get it, leaves the world unprepared to build, fund, and plan for a cleaner future.
—Noah Gordon, Vox, 1 Dec. 2024
The world of finance can contain many challenges and pitfalls for the unprepared.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
An Unprepared Management Team The primary risk in aggressive growth is an unprepared top management team.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Jonah Toka Roberti, Baltimore Sun, 3 Dec. 2024
Failing to grasp how much energy is wanted, and the things people in places like Pakistan might be willing to do to get it, leaves the world unprepared to build, fund, and plan for a cleaner future.
—Noah Gordon, Vox, 1 Dec. 2024
The world of finance can contain many challenges and pitfalls for the unprepared.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
An Unprepared Management Team The primary risk in aggressive growth is an unprepared top management team.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Unprepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprepared. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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