poorly
Definitions & Usage
In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort.
With little or no success; indifferently; with little profit or advantage.
Meanly; without spirit.
Without skill or merit.
In a negative manner; with disapproval; unfavorably.
(UK) Ill, unwell, sick.
Notable Literary & Historical Quotes
““The Budget proposes eliminating Supporting Effective Instruction (SEI) State Grants (Title II State grants), a program that provides formula funds to States to improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other schools leaders. SEI grants are poorly targeted and funds are spread too thinly to have a meaningful impact on student outcomes.”
— 2017 May 23, Gregory Krieg and Will Mullery, “Trump’s budget by the numbers: What gets cut and why”, in CNN:
“Nor is their courage or their wealth so low, / That from his wars they poorly would retire.”
— 1667, John Dryden, Annus Mirabilis: The Year of Wonders, 1666. […], London: […] Henry Herringman, […], →OCLC, (please specify the stanza number):
“We talk about Kim, who is very poorly now. He can hardly see at all, and his legs are suppurating.”
— 2008, Carla van Raay, “The Passing of a Friend”, in The Price of Passion, London: Ebury Press, →ISBN, page 241: