ill-equipped

phrase

: not having the experience or preparation that is needed
He is ill-equipped to handle so much responsibility.

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“Ill-equipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ill-equipped. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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