poorly-shipped
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/ˈpʊrli-ʃɪpt/
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/ˈpɔːli-ʃɪpt/
inadequate shipping
Etymology
Etymology Information
'poorly-shipped' originates from the English words 'poorly' and 'shipped', where 'poorly' meant 'in a poor manner' and 'shipped' referred to the act of sending goods.
Historical Evolution
'poorly-shipped' is a modern compound adjective formed by combining 'poorly' and 'shipped'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'poorly' meant 'in a poor manner', and 'shipped' referred to the act of sending goods. The combination now specifically refers to inadequate shipping.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes an item that has been inadequately or improperly shipped, often resulting in damage or delay.
The package arrived damaged because it was poorly-shipped.
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Last updated: 2025/05/10 23:40