Poorly

/ˈpɔː(r)li/

Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:12 pts6 letters
Definition of Poorly

adverb

  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."

Anagrams of Poorly

No exact anagrams found for "poorly". This word has a unique letter combination.

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Poorly"

Poorly is a 6-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Poorly" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "poorly" is a medium-scoring word.