Synonyms for POORLY: badly, bad, horribly, inadequately, unsatisfactorily, incorrectly, terribly, deficiently; Antonyms of POORLY: well, adequately, fine, satisfactorily, nicely, good, …

The meaning of POORLY is in a poor condition or manner; especially : in an inferior or imperfect way : badly. How to use poorly in a sentence.

(Definition of poorly from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

POORLY definition: in a poor way or manner; badly | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples

Define poorly. poorly synonyms, poorly pronunciation, poorly translation, English dictionary definition of poorly. adv. In a poor manner. See Usage Note at poor. adj. Chiefly Southern US …

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First recorded in 1250–1300, poorly is from the Middle English word pourely. See poor, -ly. Many struggle to pay the higher fees rather than sending their children to government schools, which …

Mar 25, 2025 · poorly (comparative more poorly or (rare) poorlier, superlative most poorly or (rare) poorliest) In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for …

Definition of poorly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. in a way that is not good enough synonym badly. The job is relatively poorly paid. Our candidate fared poorly in …

What does the adverb poorly mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb poorly, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and …