HyperDic: unready

English > 1 sense of the word unready:
ADJECTIVEallunreadynot prepared or in a state of readiness
English > unready: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaningnot prepared or in a state of readiness; slow to understand or respond.
Example"she cursed her unready tongue"
Attribute ofreadiness, preparedness, preparationThe state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
Narrowerflat-footed, flatfootedunprepared and unable to react quickly
napping, off-guard, off guard, off one's guard, off his guard, off her guard, off your guardnot prepared or vigilant
unripenot fully prepared
See alsounpreparedWithout preparation
OppositereadyCompletely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

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