Badly

/ˈbædli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a bad manner; poorly.

He performed badly on the exam.

To a severe or serious degree; very much.

She was badly hurt in the accident.

In a way that shows a lack of ability or skill.

The project was managed badly, leading to its failure.

Unfavorably or disadvantageously.

The team's chances of winning were badly affected by the weather.

In a morally wrong or undesirable way.

He treated her badly, which led to their breakup.

Middle English, from bad + -ly.

badly off

In a poor or difficult situation.

badly affected

Seriously impacted or harmed.

badly mistaken

To hold an incorrect belief or assumption.

bad

Of poor quality; inferior.

badness

The state or condition of being bad.

To do something with little skill.

He played that song badly, out of tune and all.

In a manner that is not good enough.

She dressed badly for the occasion.