ill-prepared

Definitions

Not adequately ready or equipped for a particular task or situation.

Lacking the necessary preparation, training, or resources to handle something effectively.

Examples

The hikers were ill-prepared for the sudden blizzard that struck the mountain.

He felt completely ill-prepared for the complex questions asked during the job interview.

The team was ill-prepared for the project's tight deadline, leading to a poor final result.

Synonyms

unready unprepared unqualified inexperienced incompetent unfit careless

Antonyms

prepared ready equipped qualified organized capable competent