Definitions and Examples of poorly, badly, mediocrely
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
In a way that is not good or satisfactory; badly.
Example
He performed poorly on his exam and got a low grade.
In a way that is not good or skillful; poorly.
Example
She played the piano badly and made several mistakes.
mediocrely
In a way that is average or ordinary; not very good.
Example
The food was cooked mediocrely and lacked flavor.
Key Differences: poorly vs badly vs mediocrely
- 1Poorly and badly have similar meanings and can be used interchangeably to describe something that is done in a bad or unsatisfactory way.
- 2Mediocrely describes something that is average or ordinary, but not necessarily bad.
Effective Usage of poorly, badly, mediocrely
- 1Giving Feedback: Use these antonyms to provide constructive criticism and feedback.
- 2Describing Performance: Use these words to describe how someone did on a task or activity.
- 3Comparing Outcomes: Use these antonyms to compare different outcomes or results.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of brilliantly are poorly, badly, and mediocrely. Use poorly and badly interchangeably to describe something done in a bad or unsatisfactory way. Mediocrely describes something that is average or ordinary, but not necessarily bad. Use these words to give feedback, describe performance, and compare outcomes.
