poorly

• Wird im britischen Englisch verwendet, um eine Person zu beschreiben, die sich unwohl fühlt oder gesundheitlich angeschlagen ist. Hauptsächlich bedeutet es 'unwohl' oder 'kränklich'.

Used in British English to describe someone who is unwell or in poor health.

1. Somewhat ill or unwellB1informalbritish

   In a state of being slightly sick or not feeling well.

   Unwohl

   • She felt poorly after eating the heavy meal.
   • He's been feeling poorly all week with a cold.
   • The child looked poorly, so the teacher sent her home.

   Synonymeailingillindisposedoff-colorqueasyseedysickunder the weatherunwell

   Antonymefinehealthywell

• Adverb mit der Bedeutung „schlecht“ oder „mangelhaft“; beschreibt Handlungen, die mit unzureichender Qualität, Fähigkeit oder Effizienz ausgeführt werden. Im britischen Englisch wird es auch häufig als Adjektiv für „krank“ oder „unwohl“ verwendet.

An adverb meaning "in a poor manner" or "badly." It is used to describe actions performed with insufficient quality, skill, or effectiveness. In British English, it is also commonly used as an adjective meaning "ill" or "unwell."

1. In an unsatisfactory mannerB1formal

   In a way that is not good enough or not up to standard.

   Schlecht

   • The project was poorly executed due to lack of planning.
   • She performed poorly on the final exam.
   • The room was poorly lit, making it hard to read.

   Synonymeimperfectlyinadequatelyineptlyinsufficientlyshoddilyunsatisfactorily

   Antonymeadequatelyproperlysatisfactorilywell

2. In a sick or unwell stateB1informal

   In a state of being ill or not healthy.

   Schlecht

   • He has been feeling poorly all week.
   • She looked poorly after the long flight.
   • The child was poorly and stayed home from school.

   Synonymeailingillindisposedoff-colorqueerseedysickunder the weatherunwell

   Antonymewell