poorly

[ˈpʊəli]

poorly Definition

• 1. in a way that is not satisfactory or sufficient
• 2. in a way that is not healthy or well

Using poorly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "poorly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company performed poorly this quarter.

• Example

  She did poorly on the exam.

• Example

  He felt poorly after eating the spoiled food.

• Example

  The patient is still feeling poorly.

poorly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for poorly

• badly
• inadequately
• insufficiently
• unsatisfactorily

Antonyms for poorly

• well
• satisfactorily

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Summary: poorly in Brief

The adverb 'poorly' [ˈpʊəli] means in a way that is not satisfactory or sufficient, or in a way that is not healthy or well. It is often used to describe performance, health, or quality. Examples include 'The company performed poorly this quarter,' and 'He felt poorly after eating the spoiled food.'