badly Meaning and Definition

1. r. (ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well

2. r. with unusual distress or resentment or regret or emotional display

3. r. unfavorably or with disapproval

4. r. in a disadvantageous way; to someone's disadvantage

5. r. without skill or in a displeasing manner

6. r. to a severe or serious degree

7. r. very much; strongly

8. r. with great intensity (bad' is a nonstandard variant for badly')

9. r. in a disobedient or naughty way

10. r. evilly or wickedly