in poor taste

Example Sentences

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But Reform's UK leader Farage told BBC Wales on Wednesday the remarks were in "poor taste", adding "people who keep on tweeting after a glass of wine make some blooming silly mistakes".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Mr. Carr also threatened action against ABC affiliates after late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel made a joke in poor taste about Charlie Kirk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

When the prank is revealed, the guys have a huge laugh, but Katie points out that as practical jokes go, it was in poor taste, insensitive given the climate around police and violence.

From Salon • May 26, 2023

“Jeopardy!” fans said that the clue was not only in poor taste, but an indirect approach to the correct answer.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2022

When she sees her father dash by, Yoyo thinks he is playing one of his games that nobody likes, and that Mami says are in poor taste.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez