ill-equipped
Example Sentences
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The problem is that the governance structures in these companies are adolescent at best, ill-equipped to handle their rapid rate of revenue growth, their evolving business models, and their swiftly changing capital structures.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
In hindsight, he said, the story of Rico, a teenager trying to measure up to the demands of fatherhood while being ill-equipped and lacking maturity to navigate the situation constructively, carried personal undertones.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
Officials and analysts say those wealthy countries were ill-equipped for the drone onslaught, having spent billions on top-notch systems designed to counter high-end missiles.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
As well as being ill-equipped for the challenges they faced on the field, the visitors seemed surprised by the hostile attention they received from the Australian media, particularly at the beginning of the tour.
From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026
Greek philosophers were unable to untie that bundle; therefore, they were ill-equipped to solve Zeno’s puzzle.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
