poorly

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpʊə(r)li/, /ˈpɔː(r)li/

Adverb

poorly (comparative poorlier, superlative poorliest)

1. In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort.

   to live poorly

2. With little or no success; indifferently; with little profit or advantage.

   to do poorly in business

3. Meanly; without spirit.

   • Nor is their courage or their wealth so low, / That from his wars they poorly would retire.

4. Without skill or merit.

   He plays tennis poorly.

Adjective

poorly (not comparable)

1. ill, unwell, sick

Synonyms

• See also Thesaurus:diseased

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