unequipped

• Descreve uma pessoa ou objeto que não possui as ferramentas, habilidades ou recursos necessários para realizar uma tarefa ou enfrentar uma situação. Pode indicar falta de preparo, de equipamento ou de recursos.

Describes a person or thing that lacks the necessary tools, skills, or resources for a particular task or situation.

1. Lacking necessary tools or resourcesB2formal

   Not having the required equipment, tools, or resources for a particular task or situation.

   Desprovido de recursos

   • The team was unequipped to handle the sudden crisis.
   • The laboratory was unequipped for advanced genetic research.
   • They found themselves unequipped for the harsh winter conditions.

   Sinônimosunfurnishedunpreparedunready

   Antônimosequippedfurnishedprepared

2. Lacking skills or knowledgeB2formal

   Not having the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience to deal with something.

   Despreparado

   • He felt unequipped to answer the complex questions.
   • The new manager was unequipped to lead the department.
   • She was unequipped for the emotional demands of the job.

   Sinônimosincapableincompetentinexperiencedunfitunpreparedunqualifiedunskilleduntrainedunversed

   Antônimosadeptcapablecompetentequippedproficientqualifiedskilledtrained