poorly

Definition

  • adverb: in a poor or bad manner
  • adverb: in a poor condition or manner
  • synonyms: abjectly, abominably, ailing

Examples

  • The essay was so 'poorly' [='badly'] written that it made no sense.

  • a 'poorly' run business

  • feeling 'poorly'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Brad, why don't you get up here in front of the class here and read conversation number five? (pronouncing poorly): "Les Francais sonts "uh, generalement (students laughing) "dans leur pais que... presque tout le monde (..)
    2002 Catch Me If You Can