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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The single’s protagonist is ill-equipped to say no to the joint’s alluring features, and his plan to get a good weeknight’s sleep is derailed by the pursuit of a good time.
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Tom Roland, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2024
Unfortunately, many executives and organizations are still ill-equipped to support their employees through these challenges.
—Pedro Canahuati, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
People in prisons often face especially dire conditions when extreme heat hits as facilities are ill-equipped for blazing temperatures.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Many teams are currently ill-equipped to fully utilize AI tools, resulting in inefficiencies and missed opportunities.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
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Tom Roland, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2024
Unfortunately, many executives and organizations are still ill-equipped to support their employees through these challenges.
—Pedro Canahuati, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
People in prisons often face especially dire conditions when extreme heat hits as facilities are ill-equipped for blazing temperatures.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Many teams are currently ill-equipped to fully utilize AI tools, resulting in inefficiencies and missed opportunities.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for ill-equipped
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“Ill-equipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ill-equipped. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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