Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ill-equipped

Adjective
/ˌɪl ɪˈkwɪpt/
Definition
Not properly equipped or prepared for a particular situation or task.
Examples
  • The team was ill-equipped to handle the unexpected challenges during the project.
  • He felt ill-equipped to answer the difficult questions in the interview.
  • The school was ill-equipped for the number of students it had enrolled.
Meaning
Lacking the necessary tools, resources, or skills to handle a situation effectively.
Synonyms
  • Unprepared
  • Inadequately equipped
  • Unsuitable
  • Unequipped