Poorly and Whole

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

Usage example: she stayed home because she was feeling poorly

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Whole is an antonym for poorly.

Nearby Words: poor, poorness

Whole adjective - Enjoying health and vigor.

Usage example: whole and happy again after months of recuperation

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Poorly is an antonym for whole.

Nearby Words: wholesome, wholeness

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Whole and Poorly. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 20, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/poorly/whole

Poorly & Whole. N.p., 2016. Web. 20 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/poorly/whole>.

Whole or Poorly. 2016. Accessed July 20, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/poorly/whole.

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