lackofpreparation
nounUK /ˌlæk əv ˌprepəˈreɪʃn/
US /ˌlæk əv ˌprepəˈreɪʃn/
Not getting ready for something before it happens.
His lack of preparation made the test very hard.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Forgetting to bring the things you need for an activity.
Her lack of preparation meant she had no pencil for the exam.
3. Not planning ahead for a trip or event.
The lack of preparation turned the camping trip into a mess.
4. Failing to study or practice before a performance.
The team's lack of preparation showed in their first game.