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Meaning of 'poorly' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Poorly [ a.]
- Somewhat ill; indisposed; not in health.
2 . Poorly [ adv.]
- In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort; as, to live poorly.
- With little or no success; indifferently; with little profit or advantage; as, to do poorly in business.
- Meanly; without spirit.
- Without skill or merit; as, he performs poorly.

Meaning of 'poorly' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . poorly [ r]
Meaning (1):
- (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
Example in sentence:
  • an ill-conceived plan;
  • he performed badly on the exam;
  • he was ill prepared;
  • ill-fitting clothes;
  • it ill befits a man to betray old friends;
  • the car runs badly;
  • the team played poorly
2 . poorly [ s]
Meaning (2):
- somewhat ill or prone to illness
Example in sentence:
  • a sickly child;
  • feeling a bit indisposed today;
  • feeling poorly;
  • is unwell and can't come to work;
  • my poor ailing grandmother;
  • you look a little peaked

Nearby Words:

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