Definitions of unready
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not prepared or in a state of readiness; slow to understand or respond“she cursed her unready tongue”
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Synonyms:
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unprepared
without preparation; not prepared for
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flat-footed
unprepared and unable to react quickly
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napping, off guard, off her guard, off his guard, off one's guard, off your guard, off-guard
not prepared or vigilant
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unripe
not fully prepared
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Antonyms:
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ready
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
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prepared
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
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at the ready
ready for immediate use
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fit, primed, set
(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
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in order
in a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement
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prompt
ready and willing or quick to act
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ripe
fully prepared or eager
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ready and waiting, waiting
being and remaining ready and available for use
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willing
disposed or inclined toward
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