CEFR B2

unpreparedness

noun

Meaning

The state of not being ready or equipped for a particular situation or event.

Examples

The company's unpreparedness for the economic downturn led to significant losses.
His unpreparedness for the exam was evident in his low score.

Synonyms: readiness, vulnerability, inadequacy, unpreparedness

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unpreparedness (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌʌn.prɪˈpeər.ɪd.nəs/

Definition

The state of not being ready or equipped for a particular situation or event.

Examples

The company's unpreparedness for the economic downturn led to significant losses.
His unpreparedness for the exam was evident in his low score.
The disaster highlighted the city's unpreparedness to deal with such emergencies.

Synonyms of unpreparedness

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Antonyms of unpreparedness

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