badly-wrapped
|bad-ly-wrapped|
B2
/ˈbædli ræpt/
poorly packaged
Etymology
Etymology Information
'badly-wrapped' originates from the combination of 'badly,' an adverb meaning 'in a bad manner,' and 'wrapped,' the past participle of 'wrap,' meaning 'to cover or enclose.'
Historical Evolution
'badly-wrapped' combines the adverb 'badly' with the past participle 'wrapped' to describe the quality of wrapping.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'wrapped in a bad manner,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes an object that has been wrapped in a careless or untidy manner.
The gift was badly-wrapped, with tape sticking out from all sides.
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Last updated: 2025/06/05 07:58