be bad

Frequency: 9.0150.5 per million words

Sense: not good; serious. Refers to a current state.

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Examples (10)

  • The traffic on the motorway is really bad this morning.
  • The reviews for that new restaurant were so bad that we decided not to go.
  • If we don't act now, the consequences will be very bad for future generations.
  • His health has been quite bad lately, forcing him to take a leave of absence.
  • Your attitude towards teamwork is bad, and it's affecting the entire group.
  • Is the situation at the border really as bad as the news reports claim?
  • Things are bad in the industry right now, with many companies laying off staff.
  • The news from the front lines was bad, detailing heavy losses.
  • The reception in this area is notoriously bad, so my phone calls keep dropping.
  • The air quality today is particularly bad due to the smog.