poorly

• Usado no inglês britânico para descrever alguém que está se sentindo mal ou com a saúde debilitada; geralmente aparece em expressões como 'to be/feel poorly'.

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.

   Indisposto

   • 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.

   Sinônimosailingillindisposedoff-colorqueasyseedysickunder the weatherunwell

   Antônimosfinehealthywell

• Advérbio que significa "mal" ou "de má qualidade". É usado para descrever ações executadas com qualidade, habilidade ou eficiência insuficientes. No inglês britânico, também é frequentemente usado como adjetivo com o sentido de "doente" ou "enfermo".

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.

   Mal

   • 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.

   Sinônimosimperfectlyinadequatelyineptlyinsufficientlyshoddilyunsatisfactorily

   Antônimosadequatelyproperlysatisfactorilywell

2. In a sick or unwell stateB1informal

   In a state of being ill or not healthy.

   Mal

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

   Sinônimosailingillindisposedoff-colorqueerseedysickunder the weatherunwell

   Antônimoswell