poorly
English
/ˈpʊə(r)li/
adv
Definitions
- 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.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English poorly affix from English poor.
Origin
English
poor
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Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- antipoor English
- dirt-poor English
- impoor English
- nonpoor English
- poor English
- poor dab English
- poorhouse English
- poorish English
- poorliness English
- poorling English
- poormouth English
- poorness English
- semipoor English
- ultrapoor English
- pauvre French
- poorly Middle English
- povre Middle English
- povra Ido