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Badly

In a bad manner; poorly; not well; unskillfully; imperfectly; unfortunately; grievously; so as to cause harm; disagreeably; seriously.

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Bad 66% connected

Bade.

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Synonym 5

Bad 92% connected

Bade.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Gravely 92% connected

In a grave manner.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Ill 92% connected

Contrary to good, in a physical sense; contrary or opposed to advantage, happiness, etc.; bad; evil; unfortunate; disagreeable; unfavorable.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Naughtily 92% connected

In a naughty manner; wickedly; perversely.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Poorly 92% connected

In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort; as, to live poorly.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Good 94% connected

Possessing desirable qualities; adapted to answer the end designed; promoting success, welfare, or happiness; serviceable; useful; fit; excellent; ad…

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Good 94% connected

Possessing desirable qualities; adapted to answer the end designed; promoting success, welfare, or happiness; serviceable; useful; fit; excellent; ad…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Well 94% connected

An issue of water from the earth; a spring; a fountain.

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Well 94% connected

An issue of water from the earth; a spring; a fountain.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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