poorly

/ˈpuɹɫi/

Definition & Meaning of "poorly"in English

poorly

ADVERB

in a manner that is unsatisfactory or improper

badly

ill

Grammatical Information

adverb of manner

Examples

The software ran poorly on older devices, causing frequent crashes.

in a way that shows low regard or a negative opinion

badly

ill

Examples

She spoke poorly of the service after receiving the wrong order twice.

poorly

ADJECTIVE

ill or feeling unwell

Dialect

British

ailing

ill

indisposed

peaked

seedy

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

qualitative

Superlative

most poorly

Comparative

more poorly

gradable

Examples

He stayed home from work because he was feeling poorly.

Lexical Tree

poorly

poor

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Definition & Meaning of "poorly"in English

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