All defectively synonyms
de·fec·tive
D d adv defectively
- clumsily — awkward in movement or action; without skill or grace: He is very clumsy and is always breaking things.
- awkwardly — lacking skill or dexterity. Synonyms: clumsy, inept; unskillful, unhandy, inexpert. Antonyms: deft, adroit, skillful, dexterous; handy.
- poorly — in a poor manner or way: The team played poorly.
- badly — If something is done badly or goes badly, it is not very successful or effective.
- inadequately — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- insufficiently — not sufficient; lacking in what is necessary or required: an insufficient answer.
- carelessly — If someone does something carelessly, they do it without much thought or effort.
- crudely — in a raw or unprepared state; unrefined or natural: crude sugar.
- haphazardly — in a haphazard manner; at random.
- incompetently — not competent; lacking qualification or ability; incapable: an incompetent candidate.
- ineffectively — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
- negligently — guilty of or characterized by neglect, as of duty: negligent officials.
- stupidly — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
- unfavorably — not favorable; contrary; adverse: an unfavorable wind.
- unfortunately — suffering from bad luck: an unfortunate person.
- unsatisfactory — not satisfactory; not satisfying or meeting one's demands; inadequate.
- wrong — not in accordance with what is morally right or good: a wrong deed.
- wrongly — not in accordance with what is morally right or good: a wrong deed.
- weakly — weak or feeble in constitution; not robust; sickly.
- abominably — repugnantly hateful; detestable; loathsome: an abominable crime.
- blunder — A blunder is a stupid or careless mistake.
- faultier — having faults or defects; imperfect.
- feebly — physically weak, as from age or sickness; frail.
- imperfectly — of, relating to, or characterized by defects or weaknesses: imperfect vision.
- ineptly — without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit: He is inept at mechanical tasks. She is inept at dealing with people.
- maladroitly — lacking in adroitness; unskillful; awkward; bungling; tactless: to handle a diplomatic crisis in a very maladroit way.
- shoddily — of poor quality or inferior workmanship: a shoddy bookcase.
- unskilful — not skillful; clumsy or bungling.
- unsuccessfully — not achieving or not attended with success: an unsuccessful person; an unsuccessful venture.
- meanly — moderately.
- inexpertly — not expert; unskilled.
- inferiorly — lower in station, rank, degree, or grade (often followed by to): a rank inferior to colonel.
- shabbily — impaired by wear, use, etc.; worn: shabby clothes.
adverb defectively
- unreliability — not reliable; not to be relied or depended on.