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Meaning of
poorly
in English
poorly
us
//ˈpʊləri//
uk
//ˈpəuli//
#common
Definitions
Adverb
in
a
subpar
manner
;
lacking
sufficiency
with
little
success
or
profit
The
company
performed
poorly
in
the
market
last
year
.
in
a
disapproving
or
negative
way
The
new
employee
spoke
poorly
of
his
previous
boss
.
without
skill
or
merit
The
amateur
painter
performed
poorly
in
the
art
competition
.
Adjective
in
an
unhealthy
or
sickly
condition
The
patient
is
poorly
after
undergoing
the
surgery
.
Compounds / Phrases
poorly-constructed
