The government was ill-prepared for the problems it now faces...
It was ill-prepared to meet this challenge.
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ill-prepared — ill pre pared adj not ready for something ill prepared for ▪ The country was ill prepared for war … Dictionary of contemporary English
ill-prepared — [ilprē pard′] adj. not properly prepared; poorly prepared … English World dictionary
ill-prepared — ill pre pared adjective FORMAL without the equipment or skills you need to do something: He was ill prepared for the demands of being a father … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
ill-prepared — /il pri paird /, adj. badly or inadequately prepared or trained: ill prepared job applicants; The hotel was ill prepared for so many guests. * * * … Universalium
ill-prepared — /il pri paird /, adj. badly or inadequately prepared or trained: ill prepared job applicants; The hotel was ill prepared for so many guests … Useful english dictionary
ill-prepared — adjective Not well prepared. Not ready, or not in condition to do a task. He was ill prepared for the exam. Im not surprised he failed … Wiktionary
ill-prepared — UK / US adjective formal without the equipment or skills you need to do something He was ill prepared for the demands of being a father … English dictionary
prepared — adjective 1 be prepared to do sth to be willing to do something, especially something difficult or something that you do not usually do: You have to be prepared to take risks in this kind of work. | How much is she prepared to pay? 2 I m not… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
prepared — pre|pared S2 [prıˈpeəd US ˈperd] adj ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1 be prepared to do something 2¦(ready to deal with something)¦ 3 I m not prepared to do something 4¦(made earlier)¦ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1.) be prepared to do sth to be willing to do something, especially… … Dictionary of contemporary English
prepared — pre|pared [ prı perd ] adjective 1. ) ready and able to do something: prepared for: We have to be prepared for any eventuality. well/fully prepared: She will need to be well prepared for the job ahead. ill/badly prepared: The Premier seemed ill… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
