unpreparedness

noun

UK /ˌʌnprɪˈpeərɪdnəs/

US /ˌʌnprɪˈperɪdnəs/

The state of not being ready for something.

The storm caught the village in a state of complete unpreparedness.

SYNONYMS

unreadiness lack of preparation unfitness vulnerability

RELATED WORDS

unprepared preparation readiness caught off guard

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A failure to make plans or arrangements in advance.

His unpreparedness for the meeting was obvious when he had no notes.

3. Lack of training or equipment needed for a task.

The team's unpreparedness showed in their poor performance.

4. The condition of being mentally or physically unready for an event.

Her unpreparedness for the exam led to a low score.