Meaning of poorly in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Adverb

   poorly

   Definitions

   1. (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner

   Examples

   • « not well »
   • « he was ill prepared »
   • « it ill befits a man to betray old friends »
   • « the car runs badly »
   • « he performed badly on the exam »
   • « the team played poorly »
   • « ill »

   Antonyms

   • well
   • good