Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ill-equipped

adjective
/ˌɪl ɪˈkwɪpt/
Definition
Not having the necessary equipment, resources, or skills for a particular task.
Examples
  • The team was ill-equipped to deal with the sudden changes in the project scope.
  • He felt ill-equipped to handle the complex mathematics of the new class.
Meaning
Ill-equipped refers to being unprepared or lacking in the necessary tools or capabilities to handle a situation.
Synonyms
  • unprepared
  • inadequate
  • unsuitable
  • inept