What it means
- (adverb) In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort. “to live poorly”
- (adverb) With little or no success; indifferently; with little profit or advantage. “to do poorly in business”
- (adverb) Meanly; without spirit.
- (adverb) Without skill or merit. “He plays tennis poorly.”
- (adverb) In a negative manner; with disapproval. “I think poorly of them.”
- (adjective) Ill, unwell, sick
Letter analysis
- Poorly contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 5 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 11.
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Common questions
What does Poorly mean?
In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort.
How many letters are in Poorly?
Poorly has 6 letters.
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