poorly Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite somewhat ill or prone to illness
peaked; indisposed; unwell; sickly; under the weather; ailing; seedy.
- my poor ailing grandmother
- feeling a bit indisposed today
- you look a little peaked
- feeling poorly
- a sickly child
- is unwell and can't come to work
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adverb (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
badly; ill.
- he was ill prepared
- it ill befits a man to betray old friends
- the car runs badly
- he performed badly on the exam
- the team played poorly
- ill-fitting clothes
- an ill-conceived plan
WordNet
Poor"ly adverb
Definitions
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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. Nor is their courage or their wealth so low, That from his wars they poorly would retire. Dryden.
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Without skill or merit; as, he performs .poorly
Poor"ly adjective
Definitions
Somewhat ill; indisposed; not in health. "Having been poorly in health." T. Scott.
