look bad

Examples (10)

• The situation with the budget cuts looks bad for our department.
• That cut on your arm looks really bad; you should see a doctor.
• It will look bad if we cancel the event at the last minute.
• He knew that leaving without an explanation looked bad, but he had no choice.
• The car might look bad on the outside, but its engine is in perfect condition.
• Things are starting to look bad for the defending champions.
• For a politician, accepting such an expensive gift looks very bad.
• The initial data from the experiment looks bad, but we need to analyze it further.
• Even if you are innocent, refusing to cooperate with the investigation makes you look bad.
• The foundation of the old house looks bad and may require significant repairs.