unpreparedness
[/ˌʌnprɪˈpɛrdnəs/]
noun
falta de preparação
1. the state or quality of not being ready or prepared for something
The team's unpreparedness for the final exam resulted in poor grades.
A falta de preparação do time para o exame final resultou em notas ruins.
2. lack of adequate planning or readiness to face a situation or challenge
The government's unpreparedness for the natural disaster was widely criticized.
A falta de preparação do governo para o desastre natural foi amplamente criticada.
The term 'unpreparedness' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts to criticize institutional failures, whether in education, government response to crises, or organizational planning. In Brazil, 'despreparo' has become increasingly popular in news media and political discourse when discussing government readiness for emergencies or public services.
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