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Definition of
ill-equipped adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
ill-equipped
adjective
adjective
ill-equipped
(for something)
ill-equipped
(to do something)
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not having the necessary equipment or skills
At 18, he was ill-equipped for such a responsible job.
The department is ill-equipped to deal with such a large number of inquiries.
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ill-equipped
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