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poorly | misproduce |

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 misproduce is

to produce something poorly, or in an improper way.

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

    misproduce

    English

    Verb

    (misproduc)
  • To produce something poorly, or in an improper way
  • *{{quote-news, 1988, January 15, John Bliss, Playing at Theater, Chicago Reader citation
  • , passage=As written, Ghost Watch is a mess; as staged, it was a misproduced mess. }}