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unready Definition

un·ready (-redē)

adjective

not ready; specif.,

  1. not prepared, as for action or use
  2. not prompt or alert; slow; hesitant

unready Related Forms
un·readi·ly adverb un·readi·ness noun
unready Usage Examples

Infinitive complement

  • meet: Britain seemed utterly unready to meet the challenge posed by the best-prepared and commanded army in Europe.
  • take: Drama schools find many eighteen-year-olds are unready to take on board the rigors of a full-time training.

Used with adjective complement

  • feel: Role of the Father A baby means new responsibilities which, whatever your age, you may feel unready for.

Modifying Another Word

  • too: Don't be too reserved, too unready to talk about personal things, too shy or awkward.
  • yet: Interestingly, Martyn refused Salih's request for baptism, deeming him as yet unready.