primed and ready
- preparedMade ready beforehand
- readySuitable for use now
- loadedWeighted or wealthy
- cockedTilted or primed
- armedCarrying weapons
set · poised · alert · geared · locked · wound · charged · braced · tensed · coiled · prepped · standing by · on deck · warmed up · at the ready · firing · loaded for bear · spring-loaded
preparedness
primed and readyunprepared
Lacking readiness beforehand
unready · caught off guard · ill-prepared · not ready · flat-footed
activation state
primed and readydormant
Inactive but capable
inactive · idle · switched off · deactivated · asleep
eagerness/willingness
primed and readyreluctant
Unwilling to act
unwilling · hesitant · disinclined · unenthusiastic · resistant