Unequipped

Pronunciation: /ʌnɪˈkwɪpt/

Definitions of unequipped

adjective describing a state of not having the necessary tools or resources for a particular task or situation

Example Sentences

A1 The hikers were unequipped for the sudden change in weather.

A2 She felt unequipped to handle the new responsibilities at work.

B1 The team was unequipped to deal with the advanced technology required for the project.

B2 The soldiers were unequipped for the intense battle that awaited them.

C1 The company was unequipped to handle the financial crisis that hit them unexpectedly.

C2 The politician was unequipped to address the complex issues facing the country.

Examples of unequipped in a Sentence

formal The expedition team was unequipped for the harsh weather conditions they encountered.

informal I was totally unequipped to handle my new job responsibilities.

slang She was completely unequipped for the surprise pop quiz.

figurative His emotional baggage left him unequipped to handle a new relationship.

Grammatical Forms of unequipped

• past tense: unequipped
• plural: unequipped
• comparative: more unequipped
• superlative: most unequipped
• present tense: unequipped
• future tense: will unequip
• perfect tense: has unequipped
• continuous tense: is unequipping
• singular: unequipped
• positive degree: unequipped
• infinitive: to unequip
• gerund: unequipping
• participle: unequipped

Origin and Evolution of unequipped

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'unequipped' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'equipped' which comes from the Old French word 'equiper' meaning 'to fit out'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'unequipped' has maintained its meaning of lacking necessary equipment or supplies since its first known use in the early 17th century.