lousy

Example Sentences

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The weather’s getting lousy and the kids need something to watch, so…why not?

From MarketWatch

I’m a lousy sleeper and had a tight deadline looming at the end of the ride.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 2022, the S&P 500 slumped close to 20 percent, a drop that would have been much smaller without the lousy performance of the tech sector.

From New York Times

You can, however, change — and this change should be directed toward securing your own future health and happiness and accepting the lousy hand you've been played, as well as her limitations.

From Washington Post

When every game counts to get into the playoffs, why would the Lakers sit their best player in a very winnable game against a lousy team?

From Los Angeles Times