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poorly
[ poor-lee ]
adverb
- in a poor manner or way:
The team played poorly.
adjective
- in poor health; somewhat ill:
I hear she's been poorly.
poorly
/ ˈpɔː-; ˈpʊəlɪ /
adverb
- in a poor way or manner; badly
adjective
- informal.usually postpositive in poor health; rather ill
she's poorly today
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Ms Harrison said although Leah had recently been poorly with tonsillitis she was looking forward to the trip to the adventure centre.
Fred Thomas, MP for Plymouth Moor View, said on Wednesday residents were "furious" and could not understand why SWW had communicated "so poorly".
Clearly, India's road design standards are solid on paper - but poorly enforced on the ground.
“Severe” shaking — enough to topple chimneys and greatly damage poorly built buildings — may be felt a bit farther away from the ruptured fault, including in downtown L.A.,
The poorly received comic book caper was to be his final screen appearance.
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