unready

• Qualifie une personne ou une chose qui n'est pas préparée ou qui n'est pas dans un état approprié pour une action ou un événement donné.

Describes a person or thing that is not prepared or not in a suitable state for a particular action or event.

1. Not preparedB1formal

   Not in a state of readiness; lacking preparation for a particular situation or task.

   Non préparé

   • The team was unready for the sudden change in plans.
   • She felt unready for the exam despite studying all night.
   • The country was unready for the economic crisis.

   Synonymesunequippedunfitunpreparedunqualified

   Antonymesequippedpreparedreadyset

2. Slow to respondB2formal

   Slow to understand or react; lacking mental or emotional readiness.

   Lent à réagir

   • He was unready to accept the criticism.
   • The student seemed unready for the advanced lecture.
   • Her unready response suggested she hadn't considered the question.

   Synonymesdensedullobtuseslowsluggishunresponsive

   Antonymesalertkeenquickreadyresponsivesharp