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ill-equipped

/ˌɪl.ɪˈkwɪpt/

Tradução: Descreve alguém ou algo que não possui os recursos, as habilidades ou o preparo necessários para uma determinada tarefa ou situação.

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adjective

/ˌɪl.ɪˈkwɪpt/C1formal
  • ptDescreve alguém ou algo que não possui os recursos, as habilidades ou o preparo necessários para uma determinada tarefa ou situação.

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.

    ptMal equipado

    • 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.

    Antônimosequippedfurnished

  2. Lacking necessary skills or qualitiesB2formal

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

    ptMal preparado

    • 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.

    Sinônimosdeficientinadequateincapablelackingunequalunfitunpreparedunsuited

    Antônimosablecapablecompetentequippedfitpreparedqualifiedsuitable

Formas
  • more ill-equipped comparative form
  • most ill-equipped superlative form