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poorly

/ˈpɔː(r)li/ · adverb

Meaning

  1. In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort.
  2. With little or no success; indifferently; with little profit or advantage.
  3. Meanly; without spirit.
  4. Without skill or merit.
  5. In a negative manner; with disapproval.
  6. Ill, unwell, sick

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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