Poorly

Poor·ly

Poorly

adv.
  1. In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort; as, to live poorly.
  2. With little or no success; indifferently; with little profit or advantage; as, to do poorly in business.
  3. Meanly; without spirit.
    Nor is their courage or their wealth so low, That from his wars they poorly would retire.
  4. Without skill or merit; as, he performs poorly.

Phrases & Compounds
Poorly off
not well off; not rich.

Poorly

a.
  1. Somewhat ill; indisposed; not in health.