ˌbadly ˈoff adjective (
comparative worse-off,
superlative worst-off)
[not before noun] especially British English1. (
also bad-off American English) not having much money
Synonym : poor Antonym : well-off2. badly off for something British English not having enough of something that you need
Antonym : well-off:
The school is rather badly off for equipment. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲