Poorly

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɔː(r)li

Origin

poor + -ly

Full definition of poorly

Adverb

1. In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort.to live poorly
2. With little or no success; indifferently; with little profit or advantage.to do poorly in business
3. Meanly; without spirit.
• DrydenNor is their courage or their wealth so low,
  That from his wars they poorly would retire.
4. Without skill or merit.He plays tennis poorly.

Usage notes

Adjectives to which "poorly" is often applied: planned, conceived, executed, implemented, performing, managed, controlled, designed, represented, differentiated, suited, built, dressed, soluble, ventilated, known, paid, etc.

Adjective

1. ill, unwell, sick

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