poorly-directed
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/ˈpʊrli dɪˈrɛktɪd/
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/ˈpɔːli dɪˈrɛktɪd/
ineffectively guided
Etymology
Etymology Information
'poorly-directed' originates from the combination of 'poorly,' meaning 'in a poor manner,' and 'directed,' meaning 'guided or managed.'
Historical Evolution
'Poorly' and 'directed' have been used separately in English since the Middle Ages, but their combination as 'poorly-directed' is a more modern usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'poorly' meant 'in a poor manner,' and 'directed' meant 'guided.' Together, they have retained their meanings to describe ineffective guidance.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not guided or managed effectively.
The project was poorly-directed, leading to numerous setbacks.
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Last updated: 2025/02/08 00:20