Poorly (Adverb)
Meaning
(`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".
Usages
Examples
- The new employee was poorly trained and struggled to complete tasks efficiently.
- The teacher felt that the student had poorly answered the essay question.
- The restaurant was poorly managed, resulting in long wait times and low-quality food.
- The poorly constructed building was prone to leaks and structural damage.
- The poorly written instructions made it difficult for users to assemble the product.