26984 words

badly

6 definitions • 14 examples
1
in a severe and harmful way:

Examples:

She was badly affected by the events in her childhood.
Fortunately, none of the passengers was badly hurt/injured in the crash.
I thought he was treated very badly.
2
in a way that is not acceptable or of good quality:

Examples:

The event was really badly organized.
I thought he behaved very badly.
Their children are extremely badly behaved.
3
very much:

Examples:

He needs the money really badly.
They are badly in need of help.
4
much or very much:

Examples:

The UN sent 90 tons of badly needed food.
Texas wants very badly to be considered tops in the school system.
5
in a way that is not acceptable:

Examples:

The event was badly organized.
He behaved badly.
6
in an extreme way; seriously or severely:

Examples:

His face was badly bruised and swollen after the accident.
He took the news of his sister’s death badly.

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