unequipped
adjective
Simple meaning
Without necessary physical or intellectual equipment.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
uhneekwiptSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ənikˈwɪpt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Without necessary physical or intellectual equipment
“Guerrillas unequipped for a pitched battle.”
Not given the appropriate tools to deal with a situation.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Typical Use
- Rare
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Without necessary physical or intellectual equipment
Used this way, unequipped is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“Guerrillas unequipped for a pitched battle.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Usage note
It most often appears in the pattern “unequipped for …”, which is worth copying when you use it.
Natural pattern: unequipped for …
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More ways to use unequipped
- “Guerrillas unequipped for a pitched battle.”adjective
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