Meaning of unready in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   unready

   Definitions

   1. not prepared or in a state of readiness

   Examples

   • « slow to understand or respond »
   • « she cursed her unready tongue »

   Synonyms

   • flat-footed
   • napping
   • off-guard(a)
   • off guard(p)
   • off one's guard(p)
   • off his guard
   • off her guard
   • off your guard
   • unripe
   • unprepared

   Antonyms

   • ready

See also

• unprepared