Definition

Not having received information or instructions about something.

Example

The team was unbriefed before the meeting, so they were unsure of the agenda.

Conversation

Did you hear about the meeting today?

Yeah, but I feel a bit unbriefed on what's going on.

Same here, I wish they had shared more information beforehand.

Definitely! It's hard to contribute when we're not properly informed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unbriefed → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "brief" (from Old French *briefer*, meaning to inform or summarize) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past participle). The word "unbriefed" means not having been informed or summarized.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having received a 'summary' or 'information' ('brief') — that's why unbriefed means not informed.

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