ill-equipped

[US]/[ɪl ɪˈkwɪpt]/
[UK]/[ɪl ɪˈkwɪpt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Not having the necessary equipment, skills, or resources.; Unprepared; lacking the qualities needed for a particular task or situation.

Phrases & Collocations

ill-equipped to handle

being ill-equipped

ill-equipped staff

feel ill-equipped

ill-equipped facilities

were ill-equipped

ill-equipped team

ill-equipped project

ill-equipped students

seriously ill-equipped

Example Sentences

the small village was ill-equipped to handle the sudden influx of tourists.

the team felt ill-equipped to face such a strong opponent in the championship game.

the school was ill-equipped with outdated technology and limited resources.

he realized he was ill-equipped to deal with the complex legal issues on his own.

the researchers were ill-equipped to study the rare species in its natural habitat.

the company was ill-equipped to compete with the larger, more established firms.

the emergency responders were ill-equipped to handle the scale of the disaster.

the students felt ill-equipped for the challenging exam after the brief training session.

the library was ill-equipped with books on modern science and technology.

the hikers were ill-equipped for the mountain climb, lacking proper gear and supplies.

the government was ill-equipped to respond effectively to the economic crisis.

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