poorly
adjective/ˈpɔːli/, /ˈpʊəli/
/ˈpʊrli/, /ˈpɔːrli/
[not usually before noun] (British English, informal)- ill
- She felt poorly.
- According to a hospital spokesman, his condition is said to be poorly, but stable.
- I’m sorry you’ve been feeling poorly.
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