ill-equipped
idiom
: not having the experience or preparation that is needed
He is ill-equipped to handle so much responsibility.
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As stated previously, our nation’s cybersecurity regulation is outdated and ill-equipped to keep pace with this new age of cybercrime.
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Shane Buckley, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
The world has left us so ill-equipped for parenting.
—Grace Bastidas, Parents, 16 Sep. 2024
He’s found that all but the most specialized VCs were ill-equipped to grasp core medtech challenges, even ones as fundamental as how complex getting paid in healthcare can really be.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2024
In the absence of a robust internal IT team, hospitals may find themselves ill-equipped to handle crises, underscoring the vital need for skilled IT professionals within the organization.
—Ophir Ronen, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
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Shane Buckley, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
The world has left us so ill-equipped for parenting.
—Grace Bastidas, Parents, 16 Sep. 2024
He’s found that all but the most specialized VCs were ill-equipped to grasp core medtech challenges, even ones as fundamental as how complex getting paid in healthcare can really be.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2024
In the absence of a robust internal IT team, hospitals may find themselves ill-equipped to handle crises, underscoring the vital need for skilled IT professionals within the organization.
—Ophir Ronen, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Ill-equipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ill-equipped. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.
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