adv meanly; without spirit.
2. poorly ·adj somewhat ill; indisposed; not in health.
3. poorly ·adv without skill or merit; as, he performs poorly.
4. poorly ·adv with little or no success; indifferently; with little profit or advantage; as, to do poorly in business.
5. poorly ·adv in a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort; as, to live poorly.