poorly-delivered
|poor-ly-de-liv-ered|
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/ˈpʊrli dɪˈlɪvərd/
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/ˈpɔːli dɪˈlɪvəd/
ineffectively executed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'poorly-delivered' originates from the combination of 'poorly,' meaning 'in a poor manner,' and 'delivered,' the past participle of 'deliver,' meaning 'to bring or hand over.'
Historical Evolution
'poorly-delivered' combines the adverb 'poorly' with the past participle 'delivered' to describe something executed in a substandard manner.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'deliver' meant 'to hand over,' but in this context, it evolved to describe the manner of execution or presentation.
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Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
executed or presented in a substandard or ineffective manner.
The speech was poorly-delivered, lacking clarity and engagement.
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Last updated: 2025/04/17 16:08