poorly

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Adverb

1. In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort.
   • to live poorly
   • He uses his employees poorly.
2. With little or no success; indifferently; with little profit or advantage.
   • to do poorly in business
3. Meanly; without spirit.
4. Without skill or merit.
   • He plays tennis poorly.
5. In a negative manner; with disapproval; unfavorably.
   • I think poorly of them.
   • She looked poorly on that suggestion.

Adjective

1. Ill, unwell, sick.
   • to report one's child poorly
   • I got poorly when I went abroad and ate the local food.

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