ill-equipped

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Adjective ill-equipped has 1 sense

ill-equipped - poorly supplied with physical equipment; "the school was ill-equipped"
Antonyms: equipped, equipt (indirect, via unequipped)

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Term: ill-equipped

Definition:

(adjective) Lacking the necessary resources, tools, skills, or preparation for a particular task or situation.

Senses:

(adjective) Not having the necessary equipment or supplies needed for a specific purpose.

Example sentence: The hikers were ill-equipped for the harsh weather, resulting in their difficulty in reaching the mountain summit.
(adjective) Inadequate in knowledge, abilities, or qualifications to effectively handle a particular situation.

Example sentence: Due to his lack of experience, John felt ill-equipped to handle the demanding responsibilities of the managerial position.
(adjective) Unprepared or without the necessary skills required for a specific task or job.

Example sentence: The untrained crew felt ill-equipped to fix the malfunctioning machinery.

Usage:

The term "ill-equipped" often denotes a state of unpreparedness, lack of necessary tools, or a lack of skill or knowledge.

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