poorly

• Se dit surtout en anglais britannique d'une personne qui ne se sent pas bien ou dont la santé est fragile. Peut aussi signifier de manière insuffisante ou médiocre selon le contexte.

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.

   légèrement malade

   • 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.

   Synonymesailingillindisposedoff-colorqueasyseedysickunder the weatherunwell

   Antonymesfinehealthywell

• Adverbe signifiant « mal » ou « de manière insuffisante ou de mauvaise qualité ». Utilisé pour décrire des actions accomplies avec un manque de qualité, de compétence ou d'efficacité. En anglais britannique, il est aussi couramment employé comme adjectif au sens de « malade » ou « en mauvaise santé ».

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.

   De manière insatisfaisante

   • 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.

   Synonymesimperfectlyinadequatelyineptlyinsufficientlyshoddilyunsatisfactorily

   Antonymesadequatelyproperlysatisfactorilywell

2. In a sick or unwell stateB1informal

   In a state of being ill or not healthy.

   en mauvaise santé

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

   Synonymesailingillindisposedoff-colorqueerseedysickunder the weatherunwell

   Antonymeswell