Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ill-prepared

Adjective
/ɪl prɪˈpɛərd/
Definition
Not adequately prepared or ready for something.
Examples
  • She felt ill-prepared for the difficult exam after not studying enough.
  • The team was ill-prepared for the sudden change in weather during the outdoor event.
  • He showed up ill-prepared for the job interview, lacking the required documents.
Meaning
To be ill-prepared means to lack the necessary readiness or resources for a particular task or situation.
Synonyms
  • Unready
  • Unprepared
  • Inadequate
  • Unsuitable