Synonyms for badly

Other words for “badly”, grouped by meaning.

We found 9 synonyms for “badly”. The most common are severely, gravely, seriously, ill, poorly.

adverb to a severe or serious degree

adverb (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well

Synonymsillpoorly

adverb in a disobedient or naughty way

adverb with great intensity (`bad' is a nonstandard variant for `badly')

Synonymsbad

adverb very much; strongly

Synonymsbad

adverb without skill or in a displeasing manner

Oppositeswell

adverb in a disadvantageous way; to someone's disadvantage

Oppositeswell

adverb unfavorably or with disapproval

Synonymsill

adverb with unusual distress or resentment or regret or emotional display

Oppositeswell

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University