as in poorly
in an unsatisfactory way
she did the job quickly, but inadequately
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Adverb
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Now The film is poorly edited and directed from its simple dialogue scenes to its sprawling robo-battles.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025 -
Findings from 20 years of snakebites The group of four researchers at the University of Florida dug into the historical records of bite victims after finding treatment for snakebites remains poorly studied in the U.S., even though venomous snakes are found in 47 of 50 states.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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That goal against came as a direct result of Pontus Holmberg badly losing a puck battle in the defensive zone, too.—
Nick Ashbourne,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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For a second time, his side lost badly; liberals now held 80% of the seats in the Lower House.—
Christine Adams / Made by History,
TIME,
13 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Remember, too much of a good thing can turn bad quickly!—
Amber Smith,
Discover Magazine,
3 Apr. 2024
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That started off bad and got better.—
Vulture,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2023
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“Inadequately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inadequately. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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