poorly-executed
|poor-ly-ex-e-cut-ed|
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/ˈpʊrli ˈɛksɪˌkjutɪd/
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/ˈpɔːli ˈɛksɪˌkjuːtɪd/
ineffectively done
Etymology
Etymology Information
'poorly-executed' originates from the combination of 'poorly,' meaning 'in a poor manner,' and 'executed,' meaning 'carried out or performed.'
Historical Evolution
'Poorly-executed' combines the adverb 'poorly' with the past participle 'executed,' forming a compound adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'executed' meant 'carried out,' but when combined with 'poorly,' it evolved to mean 'carried out in a substandard manner.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
performed or carried out in a substandard or ineffective manner.
The project was poorly-executed, leading to numerous issues.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45