ill-equipped

• Qualifie quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui manque des ressources, des compétences ou de la préparation nécessaires pour une tâche ou une situation donnée.

Describes someone or something that lacks the necessary resources, skills, or preparation for a particular task or situation.

1. Poorly supplied with physical equipmentB2formal

   Not having the necessary tools, machinery, or resources to perform a task effectively.

   mal équipé

   • The hospital was ill-equipped to handle the sudden influx of patients.
   • The expedition was ill-equipped for the harsh Arctic conditions.
   • Many rural schools are ill-equipped with modern computers.

   Antonymesequippedfurnished

2. Lacking necessary skills or qualitiesB2formal

   Not having the required abilities, knowledge, or personal attributes to deal with a situation.

   mal préparé / démuni

   • He felt ill-equipped to handle the complex negotiations.
   • The new manager was ill-equipped to lead a team of experts.
   • She was ill-equipped emotionally to cope with the loss.

   Synonymesdeficientinadequateincapablelackingunequalunfitunpreparedunsuited

   Antonymesablecapablecompetentequippedfitpreparedqualifiedsuitable