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poorly

Pronunciation: /ˈpʊə.li/

The English word “poorly” has 6 meanings listed here.

adverb

  1. In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort.
  2. With little or no success; indifferently; with little profit or advantage.
  3. Meanly; without spirit.
  4. Without skill or merit.
  5. In a negative manner; with disapproval; unfavorably.

adjective

  1. Ill, unwell, sick.

Etymology

From Middle English poorly, pouerly, poreliche, poureliche, pouerliche, equivalent to poor + -ly.

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