lousy

Example Sentences

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Platner, in damage-control mode, acknowledged that he was occasionally a lousy boyfriend but denied any sort of physical abuse, swore that he has cleaned up his act, and pledged that no more skeletons will emerge.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

Of course, a skeptic is going to tell these Knicks that their opponents have been lousy, and what’s coming—the winner of a tense Western Conference Final between San Antonio and Oklahoma City—is far scarier.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

One reason the stock market has performed so much better in recent years is that investors weren’t being temped by yields in the bond market, which have been lousy.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

That, along with low pay, lousy conditions and brutal management techniques, limited its appeal.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“He said they have lumpy gravy and lousy pillows,” I said.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor