poorly
/ˈpɔː(r)li/
adverb
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈpɔː(r)li/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈpɔː(r)li/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · adverb
In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort.
“to live poorly”
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Meaning 2 · adverb
With little or no success; indifferently; with little profit or advantage.
“to do poorly in business”
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Meaning 3 · adverb
Meanly; without spirit.
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Meaning 4 · adverb
Without skill or merit.
“He plays tennis poorly.”
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Meaning 5 · adverb
In a negative manner; with disapproval.
“I think poorly of them.”
How this word is used
- Everyday “to live poorly”
- General “to do poorly in business”
- General “He plays tennis poorly.”
- General “I think poorly of them.”
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