non-readiness
[/nɒn-ˈrɛdinəs/]
nounpl: non-readinesses
falta de prontidão
1. the state or condition of not being prepared, willing, or able to do something
The team's non-readiness for the competition was evident in their poor performance.
A falta de prontidão do time para a competição era evidente em seu desempenho ruim.
2. lack of preparedness or unwillingness to engage in an activity or responsibility
His non-readiness to commit to the project delayed its start date.
Sua falta de prontidão para se comprometer com o projeto atrasou a data de início.
3. absence of mental, physical, or emotional preparation for a situation
The students' non-readiness for the exam resulted in lower grades.
A falta de prontidão dos alunos para o exame resultou em notas mais baixas.
In Brazilian business and military contexts, 'falta de prontidão' is a formal term often used in official reports and assessments. In American English, the term 'non-readiness' is commonly employed in military, educational, and corporate settings to describe systematic or organizational unpreparedness. The concept is particularly relevant in discussions of emergency response, training programs, and project management in both cultures.
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