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Poorly is a related term of failing.


As an adverb poorly

is in a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort.

As an adjective poorly

is ill, unwell, sick.

As a verb failing is

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As a noun failing is

weakness; defect.

As a preposition failing is

if the preferred or prior option is not possible.

poorly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort.
    • to live poorly
  • With little or no success; indifferently; with little profit or advantage.
    • to do poorly in business
  • Meanly; without spirit.
  • * Dryden
    • Nor is their courage or their wealth so low, / That from his wars they poorly would retire.
  • Without skill or merit.
    • He plays tennis poorly .

    Usage notes

    * Adjectives to which "poorly" is often applied: planned, conceived, executed, implemented, performing, managed, controlled, designed, represented, differentiated, suited, built, dressed, soluble, ventilated, known, paid, etc.

    Adjective

    (-)
  • ill, unwell, sick

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    failing

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • weakness; defect
    • His worst failing is his temper.

    Preposition

    (English prepositions)
  • if the preferred or prior option is not possible
    • A large proportion of the females employed in other firms are said to have signified their intention of going on strike, failing a settlement.