Badly
5 lettersadverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
In an unsatisfactory, inadequate, or unsuccessful way. Very much; seriously.
“The team played badly in the first half.”
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Double D, ends with LY adverb pattern.
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Worth 9 points with valuable B worth 3 points.
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