Poorly: meaning, definitions and examples

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poorly

[ ˈpʊərli ]

^{Context #1}

used to describe how something is done or how well something is done

In a poor or inadequate manner; not well.

Synonyms

badly, inadequately, inefficiently

Examples of usage

The job was poorly done.
She sang poorly at the concert.
He managed the company poorly, and it soon went bankrupt.

^{Context #2}

used to describe someone's health or condition

In a manner indicating ill health or low quality.

Synonyms

sickly, unwell, weakly

Examples of usage

He felt poorly after eating the spoiled food.
The car was poorly maintained and constantly broke down.

Translations

Translations of the word "poorly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mal

🇮🇳 खराबी से

🇩🇪 schlecht

🇮🇩 buruk

🇺🇦 погано

🇵🇱 źle

🇯🇵 悪く (わるく)

🇫🇷 mal

🇪🇸 mal

🇹🇷 kötü

🇰🇷 나쁘게

🇸🇦 بشكل سيء

🇨🇿 špatně

🇸🇰 zle

🇨🇳 糟糕地 (zāogāo de)

🇸🇮 slabo

🇮🇸 illa

🇰🇿 нашар

🇬🇪 ცუდად

🇦🇿 pis

🇲🇽 mal

Word origin

The adverb 'poorly' is derived from the adjective 'poor,' which originated from the Old French 'povre,' ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'pauper' meaning 'poor, needy.' Over time, 'poorly' developed to describe actions or conditions that are substandard or inadequate.