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unpreparedness

pre·par·ed·ness
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pri-pair-id-nis, -paird-nis]
    • /prɪˈpɛər ɪd nɪs, -ˈpɛərd nɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pri-pair-id-nis, -paird-nis]
    • /prɪˈpɛər ɪd nɪs, -ˈpɛərd nɪs/

Definitions of unpreparedness word

  • noun unpreparedness the state of being prepared; readiness. 1
  • noun unpreparedness possession of adequate armed forces, industrial resources and potential, etc., especially as a deterrent to enemy attack. 1
  • noun unpreparedness The state or quality of being unprepared. 0
See all 3 definitions of unpreparedness

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Origin of unpreparedness

First appearance:

before 1580
One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; prepared + -ness

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Parts of speech for Unpreparedness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Unpreparedness

unpreparedness 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 67% 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.

unpreparedness usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unpreparedness

noun unpreparedness

  • laxness — Halldór Kiljan [hahl-dohr kil-yahn] /ˈhɑl doʊr ˈkɪl yɑn/ (Show IPA), 1902–98, Icelandic writer: Nobel Prize 1955.
  • neglectfulness — The characteristic of being neglectful.
  • negligence — the quality, fact, or result of being negligent; neglect: negligence in discharging one's responsibilities.
All 3 Synonyms of unpreparedness

Antonyms for unpreparedness

noun unpreparedness

  • handiness — within easy reach; conveniently available; accessible: The aspirins are handy.
  • expedience — (uncountable) The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; propriety or advisability under the particular circumstances of a case.
All 2 Antonyms of unpreparedness

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