ill-prepared

American  

[il-pri-paird] / ˈɪl prɪˈpɛərd /

adjective

1. badly or inadequately prepared or trained.

   ill-prepared job applicants; The hotel was ill-prepared for so many guests.

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Example Sentences

Europe has wide "shortfalls" in its military capabilities which leave it "ill-prepared" as the war in Ukraine grinds on, a new report said Tuesday.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

In their study — titled “How Much Are Emergency Expenses for Retirees and Are They Prepared?” — researchers Manita Rao and Anqi Chen reached a sobering conclusion: Many retirees are ill-prepared to handle unexpected expenses.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 23, 2026

That proximity is a draw for both experienced hikers and those who are ill-prepared for the terrain and weather, which can be up to 40 degrees cooler than the basin below.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

In it, Baroness Hallett said the UK had been "ill-prepared for dealing with a catastrophic emergency, let alone the coronavirus pandemic".

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

A very pathetic, ill-prepared army, Thomas thought, but an army all the same.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner