in bad

ADJECTIVE

disreputable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contemptible despicable shady shameful sordid vile

WEAK

abject bad base beggarly cheap derogatory discreditable disgraceful disorderly dissolute ignominious in low esteem in the doghouse infamous inglorious lewd libidinous licentious mean no good notorious opprobrious pitiable scandalous scurvy shabby shocking shoddy sorry unprincipled vicious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

good honorable reputable respectable worthy

WEAK

decent ethical principled respected

Example Sentences

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“You should basically pay off your debt in good times and borrow in bad times and keep your taxes relatively smooth,” Phelan said External link about the legislation’s effects on the debt.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Even tourism, which the regime has tried to hype since the 1990s, is in bad shape.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

The vehicles are also restricted from flying at night or in bad weather.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

When the chairs reach him and his father Anand, they are usually in bad shape with torn cushions and missing legs.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

One aircrew, lost in bad weather, landed in a field and couldn’t leave until the next morning when the ground had frozen.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

in bad

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