poorly-finished
|poor-ly-fin-ished|
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/ˈpʊrli ˈfɪnɪʃt/
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/ˈpɔːli ˈfɪnɪʃt/
substandard completion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'poorly-finished' originates from the combination of 'poorly,' meaning 'in a poor manner,' and 'finished,' meaning 'completed.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'poorly-finished' evolved from the need to describe objects or tasks that were completed with inadequate attention to detail.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'completed in a poor manner,' and this meaning has remained consistent over time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that has been completed in a substandard or unsatisfactory manner.
The table was poorly-finished, with rough edges and uneven varnish.
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Last updated: 2025/04/09 03:21