poorly-written
|poor-ly-writ-ten|
B2
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/ˈpʊrli ˈrɪtn/
🇬🇧
/ˈpɔːli ˈrɪtn/
lacking quality in writing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'poorly-written' originates from the combination of 'poorly,' meaning 'in a poor manner,' and 'written,' the past participle of 'write,' meaning 'to compose text.'
Historical Evolution
'Poorly-written' combines the adverb 'poorly' with the past participle 'written' to describe the quality of writing.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'poorly-written' meant 'written in a poor manner,' and this meaning has remained consistent over time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes a piece of writing that is not well-composed or lacks clarity and coherence.
The novel was poorly-written, making it difficult to follow the plot.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45