lamely

In a lame or halting manner; like a cripple: as, to waik lamely.

Imperfectly; unsatisfactorily; weakly; feebly: as, a figure lamely drawn; a scene lamely described: an argument lamely conducted.

In a lame, crippled, disabled, or imperfect manner

In the manner of one who is lame.

In a foolish or ineffective way.

in a weak and unconvincing manner