Definition of poorly
English to English adjective - Somewhat ill; indisposed; not in health.
source: Webster 1913 adverb - (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; 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-fitting clothes.
An ill-conceived plan.
source: WordNet 3.0 - In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort; as, to live poorly.
source: Webster 1913 adjective satellite - somewhat ill or prone to illness
My poor ailing grandmother.
Feeling a bit indisposed today.
You look a little peaked.
Feeling poorly.
A sickly child.
Is unwell and can't come to work.
source: WordNet 3.0
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