Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

badly

Adverb
/ˈbæd.li/
Definition
In a manner that is not good; poorly.
Examples
  • She sings badly, but with a lot of enthusiasm.
  • He played badly in the game, which disappointed his teammates.
  • The project was managed badly, leading to many issues.
Meaning
Badly refers to doing something in a way that is not satisfactory or is of low quality.
Synonyms
  • poorly
  • substandardly
  • inadequately
  • ineffectively
  • unfavorably