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    poorly
    /ˈpɔːli/

    adverb

    • 1. in a way that is unsatisfactory or inadequate: "schools that were performing poorly"
    • 2. with insufficient money: "he lived as poorly as his peasant parishioners"

    adjective

    • 1. unwell: British "she looked poorly"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPOORLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Poorly can be an adverb meaning not well or an adjective meaning ill. Learn how to use it in different contexts and see synonyms and translations.

  3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPOORLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    5 days ago · 2 meanings: 1. in a poor way or manner; badly 2. informal in poor health; rather ill.... Click for more definitions.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › poorlyPoorly Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Poorly is an adverb meaning in a poor condition or manner, especially in an inferior or imperfect way. It can also be an adjective meaning somewhat ill or indisposed. See synonyms, example sentences, word history, and related phrases.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › poorlyPOORLY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Poorly definition: in a poor manner or way. See examples of POORLY used in a sentence.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › poorlyPoorly - definition of poorly by The Free Dictionary

    Poorly can be an adverb meaning in a poor manner or way, or an adjective meaning in poor health or ill. See examples, synonyms, translations and related terms for poorly.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › poorlyPoorly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of poorly. adverb. (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well. “the team played poorly ”. synonyms: badly, ill. see more. adjective. somewhat ill or prone to illness. “feeling poorly ”.

  8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › poorlypoorly - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 2, 2024 · Learn the definition, pronunciation, etymology, and usage of the adverb and adjective forms of poorly. Find synonyms, translations, and anagrams of poorly.