Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (adv.) In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort; as, to live poorly. 2. (adv.) With little or no success; indifferently; with little profit or advantage; as, to do poorly in business. 3. (adv.) Meanly; without spirit. 4. (adv.) Without skill or merit; as, he performs poorly. 5. (a.) Somewhat ill; indisposed; not in health.

Multi-Version Concordance Poorly (3 Occurrences) 1 Corinthians 4:11 Even to this present hour we hunger, thirst, are naked, are beaten, and have no certain dwelling place. (See NAS) James 2:15 Suppose a Christian brother or sister is poorly clad or lacks daily food, (WEY) Proverbs 23:21 For those who take delight in drink and feasting will come to be in need; and through love of sleep a man will be poorly clothed. (BBE)