| Meaning | not prepared or in a state of readiness; slow to understand or respond. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "she cursed her unready tongue" | |
| Attribute of | readiness, preparedness, preparation | The state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action) |
| Narrower | flat-footed, flatfooted | unprepared and unable to react quickly |
| napping, off-guard, off guard, off one's guard, off his guard, off her guard, off your guard | not prepared or vigilant | |
| unripe | not fully prepared | |
| See also | unprepared | Without preparation |
| Opposite | ready | Completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress |
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