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UNREADY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does unready mean?
• UNREADY (adjective)
The adjective UNREADY has 1 sense:
1. not prepared or in a state of readiness; slow to understand or respond
Familiarity information: UNREADY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not prepared or in a state of readiness; slow to understand or respond
Context example:
she cursed her unready tongue
Similar:
flat-footed; flatfooted (unprepared and unable to react quickly)
napping; off-guard; off guard; off her guard; off his guard; off one's guard; off your guard (not prepared or vigilant)
unripe (not fully prepared)
Also:
unprepared (without preparation; not prepared for)
Attribute:
preparation; preparedness; readiness (the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action))
Antonym:
ready (completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress)
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