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comparative poorlier or more poorly, superlative poorliest or most poorly
In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort. examples
With little or no success; indifferently; with little profit or advantage. examples
Meanly; without spirit. quotations examples
Nor is their courage or their wealth so low, / That from his wars they poorly would retire.
1668, John Dryden, Annus Mirabilis: The Year of Wonders, M. DC. LXVI. […], London: […] Henry Herringman, […], (please specify the stanza number)
Without skill or merit. examples
In a negative manner; with disapproval. examples
not comparable
(UK) ill, unwell, sick examples