poorly

Example Sentences

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Even though scientists have studied the phenomenon for decades, many of its underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

And given the low literacy levels in the rural areas where the projects are often built, their potential impact is often poorly understood.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Zscaler tumbled 32% on Wednesday after a poorly received earnings report.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

According to after-school association SOS-Périscolaire, the main problem has been the low quality of animateurs, who are poorly paid and at most need only a basic certificate in child management to get a job.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

A poorly written sentence was a poorly conceived idea, and in his view the grammatical logic was as much in need of correction.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover