Poorly \Poor"ly\, adv.
   1. In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or
      sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort; as, to
      live poorly.
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   2. With little or no success; indifferently; with little
      profit or advantage; as, to do poorly in business.
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   3. Meanly; without spirit.
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            Nor is their courage or their wealth so low,
            That from his wars they poorly would retire.
                                                  --Dryden.
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   4. Without skill or merit; as, he performs poorly.
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   Poorly off, not well off; not rich.
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