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Unequipped: meaning, definitions and examples

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unequipped

 

[ ʌnɪˈkwɪptɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

lack of preparation

Unequipped refers to the state of being unprepared or lacking the necessary resources, skills, or tools for a particular task or situation. It implies a deficiency that prevents effectiveness in a given context.

Synonyms

ill-equipped, inadequate, unfurnished, unprepared

Examples of usage

  • The team was unequipped to handle the crisis.
  • She felt unequipped for the challenging role she was given.
  • They arrived at the site unequipped for the harsh weather conditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "unequipped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desprovido

🇮🇳 असज्जित

🇩🇪 unbewaffnet

🇮🇩 tanpa perlengkapan

🇺🇦 незабезпечений

🇵🇱 nieuzbrojony

🇯🇵 装備されていない

🇫🇷 non équipé

🇪🇸 desprovisto

🇹🇷 donanımsız

🇰🇷 장비가 없는

🇸🇦 غير مزود

🇨🇿 nevybavený

🇸🇰 nevybavený

🇨🇳 未装备的

🇸🇮 neopremljen

🇮🇸 óvarinn

🇰🇿 жабдықталмаған

🇬🇪 არამაღლებული

🇦🇿 təchiz olunmamış

🇲🇽 no equipado

Etymology

The word 'unequipped' is a combination of the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', and the past participle 'equipped', which comes from the verb 'equip'. The verb 'equip' has its origins in the late Middle Ages, borrowing from the Old French 'equipier', which derives from the Latin 'aequipare', meaning 'to make equal' or 'to fit out'. Over time, 'equip' took on the specific meaning of providing necessary items or skills for readiness. Hence, 'unequipped' emerged as a descriptor for someone or something lacking those essential attributes. The evolution of this term reflects a growing awareness of the importance of preparation in various aspects of life, from personal development to organizational readiness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,155, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.