poorly

Etymology 1

From Middle English poorly, pouerly, poreliche, poureliche, pouerliche, equivalent to poor + -ly.

adv

1. In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort.
   to live poorly
2. With little or no success; indifferently; with little profit or advantage.
   to do poorly in business
3. Meanly; without spirit.
4. Without skill or merit.
   He plays tennis poorly.
5. In a negative manner; with disapproval.
   I think poorly of them.
   She looked poorly on that suggestion.

Etymology 2

From poor + -ly.

adj

1. (UK) ill, unwell, sick
   to report one's child poorly