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- [il-i-kwipt]
- /ɪl ɪˈkwɪpt/
- /ɪl ɪˈkwɪpt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [il-i-kwipt]
- /ɪl ɪˈkwɪpt/
Definitions of ill-equipped word
- adjective ill-equipped badly or inadequately equipped: an ill-equipped army. 1
- adjective ill-equipped ill-prepared: a student ill-equipped to begin calculus. 1
- adjective ill-equipped Someone who is ill-equipped to do something does not have the ability, the qualities, or the equipment necessary to do it. 0
- adjective ill-equipped without the skills, qualities, or equipment necessary (for something) 0
- adjective ill-equipped not properly equipped; poorly prepared 0
- adjective ill-equipped Not well equipped; lacking important resources and supplies. 0
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Origin of ill-equipped
First appearance:
before 1955 One of the 4% newest English words
First recorded in 1955-60
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Ill-equipped
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ill-equipped popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for ill-equipped
adj ill-equipped
- unhealthy — not in a state of good or normal health; in an unsound, weak, or morbid condition.
- inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
- inadequate — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- unlikely — not likely to be or occur; improbable; marked by doubt.
Antonyms for ill-equipped
adj ill-equipped
- appropriate — Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation.
- suitable — such as to suit; appropriate; fitting; becoming.
- willing — disposed or consenting; inclined: willing to go along.
- proper — adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; fit; suitable: the proper time to plant strawberries.
- fit — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
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