poorly
adverb
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Pronunciation: /ˈpʊə.li/ / /ˈpɔː.li/ / /ˈpʊɹ.li/
adj
Etymology: Etymology tree English poor Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der. Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-West Germanic *-līk Old English -līċ Middle English -ly English -ly English poorly From poor + -ly.
- Ill, unwell, sick.
“to report one's child poorly”
“We talk about Kim, who is very poorly now. He can hardly see at all, and his legs are suppurating.”
adv
Etymology: From Middle English poorly, pouerly, poreliche, poureliche, pouerliche, equivalent to poor + -ly.
- In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort.
“to live poorly”
- With little or no success; indifferently; with little profit or advantage.
“to do poorly in business”
““The Budget proposes eliminating Supporting Effective Instruction (SEI) State Grants (Title II State grants), a program that provides formula funds to States to improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other schools leaders. SEI grants are poorly targeted and funds are spread too thinly to have a meaningful impact on student outcomes.”
- Meanly; without spirit.
“Nor is their courage or their wealth so low, / That from his wars they poorly would retire.”
- Without skill or merit.
“He plays tennis poorly.”
- In a negative manner; with disapproval; unfavorably.
“I think poorly of them.”
“She looked poorly on that suggestion.”