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lousily

/ˈlaʊ.zɪ.li/
lou · si · ly
Adjective:lousy
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lousily Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

In a very poor, inferior, or unsatisfactory manner; badly or ineptly (informal).

Example

"The team played lousily in the first half, missing several easy opportunities to score."

2

In a mean, contemptible, or unfair way (informal).

Example

"He felt guilty for having treated his old friends so lousily when they asked for help."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'lousily' is the grammatically standard adverb, in informal speech the adjective 'lousy' is frequently used as a flat adverb after verbs of feeling or performance (e.g., 'I slept lousy last night').

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• Nearby Words

loungewear
loungy
louse
lousily
lousiness
lousy
lout

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lousily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lousily
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