01 adv. In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort; as, to live poorly.
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1.
In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort; as, to live poorly.
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2.
With little or no success; indifferently; with little profit or advantage; as, to do poorly in business.
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3.
Meanly; without spirit.“Nor is their courage or their wealth so low, That from his wars they poorly would retire.” — Dryden.
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4.
Without skill or merit; as, he performs poorly.
Phrases & compounds
Poorly off —
not well off; not rich.