unready

[ˌʌnˈrɛdi]

unready Definition

• 1. not prepared or willing to do something
• 2. not dressed or equipped for a particular activity

Using unready: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unready" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was unready to face the consequences of his actions.

• Example

  The team was unready for the challenge ahead.

• Example

  She was unready to leave the comfort of her home.

• Example

  The soldiers were unready for the surprise attack.

unready Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unready

• unprepared
• unwilling
• reluctant
• hesitant
• ill-equipped

Antonyms for unready

• ready
• prepared
• willing

Phrases with unready

• caught unready

  to be taken by surprise or unprepared for something

  Example

  The sudden storm caught us unready and we had to take shelter in a nearby cave.

• unready weapon

  a weapon that is not loaded or not in a state to be used

  Example

  He tried to defend himself with an unready weapon, but it was too late.

• unready mind

  a mind that is not prepared or focused on a task

  Example

  Her unready mind wandered during the exam, causing her to fail.

Origins of unready

from Old English 'unræde', meaning 'inexperienced'

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Summary: unready in Brief

'Unready' [ˌʌnˈrɛdi] describes a lack of preparation or willingness to do something. It can also refer to being ill-equipped or not dressed for a particular activity. Examples include 'He was unready to face the consequences of his actions.' and 'The soldiers were unready for the surprise attack.' Phrases like 'caught unready' and 'unready weapon' denote being taken by surprise or having an unusable weapon.