Definitions
- Describing a poor or unsatisfactory performance or outcome. - Referring to a strong desire or need for something. - Talking about feeling unwell or experiencing physical discomfort.
- Describing something that is very unpleasant or of poor quality. - Referring to a high degree or intensity of an emotion or feeling. - Talking about something that is extremely or excessively.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are adverbs.
- 2Both words express a negative or undesirable quality.
- 3Both words can be used to intensify an adjective or adverb.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Badly is used to describe poor performance or outcomes, while awfully is used to describe something that is unpleasant or of poor quality.
- 2Degree: Awfully implies a higher degree of negativity or intensity compared to badly.
- 3Subjectivity: Badly is more objective and focuses on the result or performance, while awfully is more subjective and focuses on personal feelings or opinions.
- 4Variety: Badly can be used in a wider range of contexts, including performance, desire, and physical discomfort, while awfully is more limited to describing negative qualities or emotions.
- 5Formality: Badly is more commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, while awfully is more informal and casual.
Remember this!
Badly and awfully are synonyms that express negativity or undesirability. However, there are differences in their usage and intensity. Badly is used to describe poor performance or outcomes, as well as strong desires or physical discomfort. On the other hand, awfully is used to describe something that is unpleasant or of poor quality, with a higher degree of negativity or intensity. While badly is more versatile and can be used in various contexts, awfully is more limited and informal.
