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poorly Definition and Meaning in English (poorly definition)

adverb
Synonyms:badlyinadequatelyshoddily
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Poorly definition: In a bad, unsatisfactory, or inferior manner.

Definitions of Poorly

  1. 1adverb

    In a bad, unsatisfactory, or inferior manner.

  2. 2adverb

    In an unhealthy or unwell state; not feeling well.

Example Sentences

academic

“He performed poorly on the exam, failing to answer many questions.”

casual

“She has been feeling poorly all week and decided to see a doctor.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounpoorness
nounpoverty
adjectivepoor

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

do poorlycollocation

To perform badly or unsuccessfully.

speak poorly of someoneexpression

To say negative or critical things about someone.

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