Definition

Not prepared or not ready; in a state of unpreparedness.

Example

She felt unreadier for the exam than she had the previous year.

Conversation

Are you ready for the presentation tomorrow?

Honestly, I'm feeling a bit unreadier than I expected.

I thought you were well-prepared already!

I was, but now I keep thinking of more things to add.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unreadier → It is formed from the prefix "un-" (meaning not) and the comparative form "readier" (from "ready" which comes from Old English *ræde*, meaning prepared or willing). The word "unreadier" means not more prepared or willing than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'ready' to show that something is not more prepared than another. This helps you remember that 'unreadier' means not more ready.

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