Poorly and Respectably

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Poorly adverb - In an unsatisfactory way.

Usage example: he tends to perform poorly on standardized tests

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Respectably is an antonym for poorly.

Nearby Words: poor, poorness

Respectably adverb - In a satisfactory way.

Usage example: the stock performed respectably, giving us a decent return on our investment

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Poorly is an antonym for respectably.

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