/ Dictionary / Index U unready: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: un•read•y Pronunciation: (un-red'ē), [key] — adj. not ready; not made ready: The new stadium is as yet unready for use. not in a state of readiness; unprepared: emotionally unready for success. lacking in presence of mind, as when a quick decision or a sharp answer is required: Awkward situations often found him unready. not dressed. not prompt or quick. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: unready (Thesaurus) unreadable unreal Related Content Daily Word Quiz: careening Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language