Poorly and Ratty

Poorly

Poorly adjective - Temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body.

Ratty and poorly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ratty" instead an adjective "Poorly".

Nearby Words: poor, poorness

Ratty

Ratty adjective - Showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect.

Poorly and ratty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Poorly" instead an adjective "Ratty".

Nearby Words: ratted, ratter

Both words in one sentence

  • There are plenty of contestants who have no idea how to take care of their weaves which fall out in clumps everywhere and look ratty and gross, and some poor unfortunate souls who get really poorly done weaves that tear at their scalps.
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