CEFR A2

poorly

adverb

Meaning

In a way that is not good or satisfactory; badly.

Examples

The company performed poorly in the last quarter.
He explained the rules poorly, and nobody understood.

Synonyms: badly, inadequately, unsatisfactorily, deficiently

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poorly (A2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈpɔːr.li/

Definition

In a way that is not good or satisfactory; badly.

Examples

The company performed poorly in the last quarter.
He explained the rules poorly, and nobody understood.
The building was poorly maintained and falling into disrepair.

How to Use poorly

perform poorly (collocation): To do badly in a task, job, or competition. — "The stock market performed poorly last year."
feel poorly (collocation): To feel sick or unwell. — "I think I'll stay in bed; I feel poorly today."
designed poorly (collocation): To be constructed or planned in a bad or ineffective way. — "The car's engine was designed poorly, leading to frequent breakdowns."

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