poorly
gb/pˈʊɹli/ us/pˈʊɹli/
B1
Inglés
~ 9200
rosszul, nincs jól, rosszul van, nem megfelelően, elégtelenül
B1
1
rosszul
A1
Patrón de uso:
[someone] does [something] poorly
She performed poorly on the final exam and had to retake the class.
Rosszul teljesített a félév végi vizsgán, ezért újra fel kellett vennie a tárgyat.
The project was poorly planned, so it went over budget.
A projektet rosszul tervezték meg, ezért túllépték a költségvetést.
Many customers complained that the app was poorly designed and hard to use.
The team played poorly in the first half but improved later.
His argument was poorly written and full of logical errors.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I did poorly on the test.
Rosszul teljesítettem a teszten.
The movie was poorly made and looked cheap.
A film rosszul volt elkészítve, és olcsónak tűnt.
The company is poorly managed.
The report was poorly written, so I could not understand it.
The team played poorly and lost the game.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *"I did bad on the test"* instead of *"I did badly"* or *"I did poorly"*. Also, they may confuse *poor* (adjective) with *poorly* (adverb), saying *"He speaks poor"* instead of *"He speaks poorly"*.
Significado
In a bad or unsatisfactory way
Colocaciones
perform poorly
|do poorly in exams
|poorly written
|poorly designed
|poorly managed
|poorly executed
Sinónimos
badly (The most direct synonym; slightly more common in everyday speech.)
|
inadequately (Stresses that something does not meet the needed standard or level.)
Antónimos
well (General opposite, used for doing something in a successful or good way.)
|
effectively (Opposite when focusing on how successful or useful an action is.)
Temas
education
|work
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
In a bad way; not well, especially when talking about work, exams, or how something is made or done.
In a bad, ineffective, or unsatisfactory way, especially in how something is done, made, or performed.
B2
INFORMAL
2
nincs jól
A2
rosszul van
A2
Patrón de uso:
[someone] feels poorly
I'm feeling a bit poorly, so I think I'll stay home tonight.
Nem érzem magam túl jól, ezért azt hiszem, ma este otthon maradok.
She looked poorly all week and finally went to see a doctor.
Egész héten látszott rajta, hogy nincs jól, végül pedig elment orvoshoz.
He's been rather poorly since he caught that cold.
Our daughter was poorly over the weekend but is much better now.
If you're still feeling poorly tomorrow, you should take the day off.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I feel poorly today.
Ma nem érzem jól magam.
She looks poorly and very tired.
Látszik rajta, hogy nincs jól, és nagyon fáradt.
He was poorly last week, but he is fine now.
I stayed in bed because I felt poorly.
If you are poorly, you should see a doctor.
Error frecuente:
Learners may overuse *poorly* for health in all varieties of English, but this is mainly British and somewhat old-fashioned in American English. In American English, *sick* or *not feeling well* is more natural. Some learners also confuse this with the adverb use and try to say *"I am poorly"* when they mean they did something badly, which sounds like a health statement instead.
Significado
Feeling slightly ill or unwell
Colocaciones
feeling poorly
|look poorly
|seem poorly
|be poorly today
Sinónimos
unwell (Very close in meaning and register; common in both British and international English.)
|
sick (More general and slightly stronger; can suggest more serious illness.)
Antónimos
well (General opposite, meaning in good health.)
|
healthy (Stresses overall good physical condition rather than a momentary feeling.)
Temas
health
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Feeling a bit sick or not well; used a lot in British English.
Feeling ill, weak, or not in good health, often without being seriously sick. Used mainly in British English.
B2
3
elégtelenül
B2
Patrón de uso:
[someone/something] is poorly [past participle]
Many nurses feel they are poorly paid for the work they do.
Sok ápoló úgy érzi, hogy nem fizetik meg őket megfelelően a munkájukért.
The school is poorly funded and lacks basic equipment.
Az iskolát nem finanszírozzák megfelelően, és hiányoznak belőle az alapvető felszerelések.
A poorly educated workforce can limit a country's economic growth.
The soldiers were poorly equipped for the cold conditions.
The path was poorly lit, making it unsafe at night.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The workers are poorly paid.
A dolgozókat nem fizetik meg megfelelően.
This hospital is poorly funded by the government.
Ezt a kórházat nem finanszírozza megfelelően a kormány.
Many people in that village are poorly educated.
Our office is poorly equipped for online meetings.
The street is poorly lit at night.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use *low* instead of *poorly* before past participles, saying *"low paid"* or *"low funded"*. While *low-paid* is possible as a combined adjective, *poorly paid* and *poorly funded* are more natural in many contexts. Another mistake is to say *"few paid"* or *"little paid"* when they want to express *poorly paid*.
Significado
Not enough; in an insufficient way
Colocaciones
poorly paid
|poorly funded
|poorly educated
|poorly equipped
|poorly maintained
|poorly lit
Sinónimos
insufficiently (Stresses that the amount or level does not meet what is needed or expected.)
|
inadequately (Similar meaning, often used in more formal or written contexts.)
Antónimos
well (Opposite when used before participles like *paid* or *funded* (e.g. *well paid*, *well funded*).)
|
adequately (Opposite in contexts about enough money, support, or resources.)
Temas
economy
|society
|work
|finance
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Not enough; with too little money, help, education, or other things that are needed.
To an insufficient, too low, or inadequate degree, especially when describing how much money, support, education, or resources someone or something has.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
poorly
AFI
GB/pˈʊɹli/
US/pˈʊɹli/
Sílabas y acento
poorly (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (poorly)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: poorly
Familia de palabras
Related words
impoverish
verb C1
impoverished
adjective
Advanced or less common
impoverishment
noun
Expresiones
poorly designed
1/pˈʊɹli dɪzˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase
Designed in a bad or ineffective way
Made or planned in a bad way, so it does not work well or is not easy to use.
Ejemplos
- The website is poorly designed and hard to navigate.
- A poorly designed system caused the delays.
poorly educated
1/pˈʊɹli ˈɛd͡ʒəkˌeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
Having little schooling or education
Having not enough schooling or education.
Ejemplos
- A poorly educated population can slow economic development.
- He came from a poorly educated family but went on to university.
poorly equipped
1/pˈʊɹli ɪkwˈɪpt/
fixed phrase
Lacking needed tools or equipment
Not having enough of the tools, machines, or things you need for a job or situation.
Ejemplos
- The clinic is poorly equipped to handle emergencies.
- Small schools are often poorly equipped for science classes.
poorly executed
1/pˈʊɹli ˈɛksɪkjˌutɪd/
fixed phrase
Carried out badly or clumsily
Done in a bad way, even if the idea was good.
Ejemplos
- The plan was clever but poorly executed.
- It was a good concept but poorly executed on screen.
poorly funded
1/pˈʊɹli fˈʌndɪd/
fixed phrase
Having too little financial support
Not getting enough money to do what is needed.
Ejemplos
- Public libraries in this area are poorly funded.
- Many mental health services remain poorly funded.
poorly lit
1/pˈʊɹli lˈɪt/
fixed phrase
Having not enough light
With too little light; not bright enough to see well.
Ejemplos
- The car park is poorly lit at night.
- He tripped on the stairs in a poorly lit hallway.
poorly maintained
1/pˈʊɹli meɪntˈeɪnd/
fixed phrase
Not cared for or repaired enough
Not cleaned, fixed, or cared for enough, so it is in bad condition.
Ejemplos
- The building is old and poorly maintained.
- Poorly maintained roads can be dangerous.
poorly managed
1/pˈʊɹli mˈænɪd͡ʒd/
fixed phrase
Run or organized badly
Led or organized in a bad way, so things do not work well.
Ejemplos
- The company went bankrupt because it was poorly managed.
- A poorly managed project can waste a lot of money.
poorly paid
1/pˈʊɹli pˈeɪd/
fixed phrase
Earning low wages for work
Earning less money than is fair or enough for the work you do.
Ejemplos
- Teachers are often poorly paid compared to other professionals.
- Many part-time workers are poorly paid and have no benefits.
poorly timed
1/pˈʊɹli tˈaɪmd/
fixed phrase
Happening at a bad time
Happening at a time that is not good or not suitable.
Ejemplos
- His joke was poorly timed and nobody laughed.
- The announcement was poorly timed, coming right after the layoffs.
poorly understood
1/pˈʊɹli ˌʌndɚstˈʊd/
fixed phrase
Not clearly understood
Not clearly known or not fully understood by many people.
Ejemplos
- The long-term effects of the drug are still poorly understood.
- Many ancient languages remain poorly understood.
poorly written
1/pˈʊɹli ɹˈɪtən/
fixed phrase
Written badly or unclearly
Written in a bad way, so it is not clear, not correct, or not easy to read.
Ejemplos
- The instructions were so poorly written that nobody understood them.
- Many reviews said the book was poorly written but had good ideas.