Cool MateMeaning of Badly
without skill or care
In simple words: In a way that is not good or not right.
Badly in a sentence
- He sings badly, but he enjoys it.
- The project was managed badly, leading to many errors.
- I feel badly about missing the meeting.
- She was treated badly by the staff at the hotel.
- He drives badly, often getting into accidents.
How to use Badly
Use 'badly' to describe how something is done poorly. It's appropriate in most casual contexts but can feel less formal. Avoid when the tone is serious, where alternatives like 'inadequately' might be better.
Grammar pattern
badly + verb
Memory hint
Imagine someone singing badly and causing the audience to cringe.
Related words
Collocations with Badly
- perform badly
- work badly
- behave badly
Synonyms for Badly
- poorly
- awfully
- terribly
- subpar
Opposites of Badly
Common mistakes with Badly
- 'Bad' vs 'badly': Confusing the adjective (bad) with the adverb (badly).
- Using 'badly' with nouns instead of verbs.
- Saying 'bad' when needing to describe manner; should use 'badly'.
Badly appears in
Badly in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بشكل سيء
بطريقة ليست جيدة أو صحيحة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
খারাপভাবে
এমনভাবে যা ভালো নয় বা সঠিক নয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Schlecht
Auf eine Art und Weise, die nicht gut oder nicht richtig ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Mal
De una manera que no es buena o correcta.
- Persianفارسی
بد
به شکلی که خوب یا درست نیست.
- FrenchFrançais
Mal
D'une manière qui n'est pas bonne ou qui n'est pas correcte.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बुरी तरह से
इस तरह से जो अच्छा या सही न हो।
- ItalianItaliano
Male
Not done well.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Mal
De um jeito que não é bom ou não está certo.
- RussianРусский
Плохо
Так, как нехорошо или неправильно.
- Urduاردو
بد طریقے سے، بری طرح
اس طرح سے جو اچھا یا صحیح نہ ہو۔
- Chinese中文
糟糕地
以不好的或不正确的方式。
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Frequently asked questions about Badly
What does Badly mean?
In a way that is not good or not right.
What is the definition of Badly?
without skill or care
How do you use Badly in a sentence?
He sings badly, but he enjoys it.
Can you give another example of Badly?
The project was managed badly, leading to many errors.
What are synonyms for Badly?
Common alternatives include poorly, awfully, terribly, subpar.
What is the opposite of Badly?
Opposite meanings include well, adequately, efficiently.
What words go with Badly?
It commonly pairs with perform badly, work badly, behave badly.
What are common mistakes when using Badly?
'Bad' vs 'badly': Confusing the adjective (bad) with the adverb (badly). Using 'badly' with nouns instead of verbs. Saying 'bad' when needing to describe manner; should use 'badly'.
How do you pronounce Badly?
US: /["/ˈbædli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈbædli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Badly?
Use 'badly' to describe how something is done poorly. It's appropriate in most casual contexts but can feel less formal. Avoid when the tone is serious, where alternatives like 'inadequately' might be better.
What CEFR level is Badly?
"Badly" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.