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- [uhn-red-ee]
- /ʌnˈrɛd i/
- /ˈʌnˈredɪ/
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- [uhn-red-ee]
- /ʌnˈrɛd i/
Definitions of unready word
- adjective unready not ready; not made ready: The new stadium is as yet unready for use. 1
- adjective unready not in a state of readiness; unprepared: emotionally unready for success. 1
- adjective unready lacking in presence of mind, as when a quick decision or a sharp answer is required: Awkward situations often found him unready. 1
- adjective unready British Dialect. not dressed. 1
- adjective unready not prompt or quick. 1
- adjective unready not prepared 1
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Origin of unready
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
First recorded in 1250-1300, unready is from the Middle English word unredy. See un-1, ready
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Parts of speech for Unready
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unready popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unready usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unready
adj unready
- against the grain — contrary to one's feelings, nature, wishes, etc.; irritating or displeasing
- beta — the second letter in the Greek alphabet (Β, β), a consonant, transliterated as b
- flat-footed — having flatfeet.
- flatfooted — having flatfeet.
- lazy — averse or disinclined to work, activity, or exertion; indolent.
adv unready
- asleep at the switch — a slender, flexible shoot, rod, etc., used especially in whipping or disciplining.
- by mistake — accidentally, not on purpose
- ignorantly — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
adjective unready
- against — If one thing is leaning or pressing against another, it is touching it.
- compelled — to force or drive, especially to a course of action: His disregard of the rules compels us to dismiss him.
- dallying — Present participle of dally.
- demurring — Present participle of demur.
- laggard — a person or thing that lags; lingerer; loiterer.
Antonyms for unready
adj unready
- all set — prepared; ready
- all systems go — ready for action
- at the ready — If you have something at the ready, you have it in a position where it can be quickly and easily used.
- disposed — having a certain inclination or disposition; inclined (usually followed by to or an infinitive): a man disposed to like others.
- gaffed — an iron hook with a handle for landing large fish.
Top questions with unready
- which english king was nicknamed the unready?
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