1. in a bad or inadequate way
2. with little money or few possessions

1. not in good health; sick
Usage: chiefly British

Examples

• The team performed poorly in the championship game.
• She was poorly prepared for the exam.
• The family lived poorly in a small apartment.
• He felt poorly and decided to stay home from work.
• The project was poorly managed from the start.
• They were poorly dressed for the cold weather.
• The patient has been looking poorly lately.