badly
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in a way that is not good or careful
The house was badly built and fell down quickly.
not well or successfully
I did badly on the test because I didn't study.
in a way that is not right or proper
She reacted badly to the bad news and cried all day.
very much or seriously
The storm damaged the town badly and many homes were destroyed.
a lot or very much
I want to see my family badly because I miss them so much.
in a way that gives a bad opinion
Don't think badly of him just because he made one mistake.
to feel sorry or sad about something
I feel badly for the people who lost their homes in the fire.