poorly

UK
/ˈpʊə.li/
US
/ˈpʊr.li/

Translations

poorlyadverb
UK
/ˈpʊə.li/
US
/ˈpʊr.li/
The project was poorly executed, leading to numerous errors.
Le projet a été mal exécuté, ce qui a entraîné de nombreuses erreurs.
malEn parlant de l’état de santé.
After the marathon, he was breathing poorly and needed medical attention.
Après le marathon, il respirait mal et avait besoin d’une assistance médicale.
poorlyadjective
poorlier
Comp.
poorliest
Super.
UK
/ˈpʊə.li/
US
/ˈpʊr.li/
Chiefly dialectal and used predicatively meaning ‘ill, unwell’
She felt poorly and decided to stay home from work.
Elle se sentait malade et a décidé de rester à la maison pour ne pas aller travailler.

Definitions

poorlyadverb
In an unsatisfactory or inferior manner; badly.
The project was poorly executed, leading to numerous errors.
In a way that indicates ill health; not well.
After the marathon, he was breathing poorly and needed medical attention.
poorlyadjective
Ill; unwell.
She felt poorly and decided to stay home from work.