poorly

//ˈpʊəli//
B1Frequency Level 9Colloquial
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Adverb

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most poorlySuperlative
1

In a way that is unsatisfactory or inadequate; badly.

The project was poorly planned from the start.

2

With insufficient money or resources.

The family lived poorly after losing their jobs.

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Adjective

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most poorlySuperlative
1

Unwell or in bad health; feeling ill.

She's been feeling poorly all week.

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