Proficiently and Poorly

Opposite meaning words

Proficiently adverb - In a skillful or expert manner.

Usage example: an administrator who can deal with the problems quickly and proficiently

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Poorly is an antonym for proficiently.

Nearby Words: proficient, proficiency

Poorly adverb - In an unsatisfactory way.

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Proficiently is an antonym for poorly.

Nearby Words: poor, poorness

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Poorly and Proficiently. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/proficiently/poorly

Proficiently & Poorly. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/proficiently/poorly>.

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