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Definition badly in American English

badly adverb

adverb
/ˈbædli/
1

in a way that is not skillful, effective, or successful

Example

She spoke French so badly I couldn't understand her.

Example

a badly organized meeting

Example

Why do you think you did so badly on your test?

Example

If the war goes badly, he is unlikely to remain in power.

Synonyms and related words
incompetent incapable awful
2

in a serious or severe way

Example

Her eye was cut quite badly.

Example

One of the prisoners had been badly beaten by guards.

Example

Fortunately, none of the drivers was badly hurt.

Example

London is one of the worst-affected areas.

Synonyms and related words
the nuclear option serious severe
3

in an unkind, unfair, or unreasonable way

Example

She feels she has been badly treated.

Synonyms and related words
cruel unkind evil
4

if you need or want something badly, you need or want it very much

Example

How successful you are depends on how badly you want to succeed.

Example

Anne was missing him badly.

Example

The roof was badly in need of repair.

Synonyms and related words
anxious impatient longing
Definition badly in American English