poorly

adverbe

1. 1

   In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort.

   to live poorly

2. 2

   With little or no success; indifferently; with little profit or advantage.

   to do poorly in business

   “The Budget proposes eliminating Supporting Effective Instruction (SEI) State Grants (Title II State grants), a program that provides formula funds to States to improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other schools leaders. SEI grants are poorly targeted and funds are spread too thinly to have a meaningful impact on student outcomes.

3. 3

   Meanly; without spirit.

   Nor is their courage or their wealth so low, / That from his wars they poorly would retire.

4. 4

   Without skill or merit.

   He plays tennis poorly.

5. 5

   In a negative manner; with disapproval; unfavorably.

   I think poorly of them.

   She looked poorly on that suggestion.

adjectif

1. 1

   Ill, unwell, sick.

   to report one's child poorly

   I got poorly when I went abroad and ate the local food.

   We talk about Kim, who is very poorly now. He can hardly see at all, and his legs are suppurating.

   A hospital was established very quickly – beds and clean sheets and skilled care – then by ambulance my cousin and I were taken to Celle and here hospital staff were wonderful. […] particular attention was given to my cousin who was poorlier than me […]

Formes

comparatif

more poorly, poorlier

superlatif

most poorly, poorliest