poorly
word
/ˈpuɹɫi/
POOR-lee
/pˈɔːli/
PAW-lee
Definition
In a bad or unsatisfactory way; not done well. It can refer to low quality, lack of skill, or unhealthy condition.
Usage & Nuances
"Poorly" is an adverb, so it describes how something is done. Common collocations include "perform poorly", "poorly made", and "feel poorly" (meaning unwell, especially in British English). Do not confuse with "poor" (adjective for people or things).
Spanish: mal - deficientementePortuguese (BR): mal - de modo ruimPortuguese (PT): mal - de forma deficienteChinese (Simplified): 糟糕地 - 很差地Chinese (Traditional): 糟糕地 - 很差地Hindi: खराब तरह से - बुरी तरह सेArabic: بشكل سيء - بشكل ضعيفBengali: খারাপভাবে - দুর্বলভাবেRussian: плохоJapanese: 下手に - まずくVietnamese: kém - không tốtKorean: 형편없이 - 잘못Turkish: kötü şekilde - kötüceUrdu: خراب طریقے سے - بری طرحIndonesian: dengan buruk - kurang baik
Example Sentences
He did poorly on the exam.
basic
The soup was poorly cooked and tasted strange.
basic
The team played poorly and lost the match.
basic
I feel poorly today, so I'm staying home.
natural
The instructions were poorly written and hard to follow.
natural
Their house is poorly insulated, so it's always cold in winter.
natural