poorly
- (adverb): In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort.
- (adverb): With little or no success; indifferently; with little profit or advantage.
- (adverb): Meanly; without spirit.
- (adverb): Without skill or merit.
- (adverb): In a negative manner; with disapproval.
- to live poorly
- to do poorly in business
- He plays tennis poorly.
- I think poorly of them.