(adv) (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well, Syn. poorly, badly, Ant. well, Example:he was ill prepared; it ill befits a man to betray old friends; the car runs badly; he performed badly on the exam; the team played poorly; ill-fitting clothes; an ill-conceived plan
[へたうま;ヘタウマ, hetauma ; hetauma] (adj-no, adj-na, n) (uk) at first glance poor, but on closer examination not too bad; crude but charming (of artwork, etc.); poorly made but captivating