What does ill-equipped mean?
Ill-equipped means Not well equipped; lacking important resources and supplies..
Ill-equipped
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Not well equipped; lacking important resources and supplies..
Definitions by Sense
- Not well equipped; lacking important resources and supplies.
- Mentally unprepared for a situation or task.
Example Sentences
King Vajiralongkorn has stacked his privy council with generals plucked straight from the junta's cabinet; the junta has looked to the palace to help adjudicate in a long-running and volatile dispute over who should fill a vacant post at the head of Thai Buddhism, which the military government had appeared ill-equipped to handle alone.
Synonyms for ill-equipped
Antonyms for ill-equipped
Related Words
Word Forms
- more ill-equipped
- most ill-equipped
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for ill-equipped?
Common synonyms include unequipped.
What is the opposite of ill-equipped?
Possible antonyms include well-equipped.
How do you use ill-equipped in a sentence?
King Vajiralongkorn has stacked his privy council with generals plucked straight from the junta's cabinet; the junta has looked to the palace to help adjudicate in a long-running and volatile dispute over who should fill a vacant post at the head of Thai Buddhism, which the military government had appeared ill-equipped to handle alone.
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