bad form
Example Sentences
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Moreover, King just thinks it’s bad form for a cruise line to bump a passenger involuntarily — no matter the circumstance.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 19, 2026
I’ve heard it repeatedly from experts: The greatest risk of working out alone is bad form, leading to inefficient movement, slacking off and higher chance of injury.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 4, 2026
"Very bad form and comes off as defensive, though would be a bigger deal in a jury trial."
From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2023
Like England, Australia are heading into the World Cup in bad form having lost all five games under Jones since his appointment in January.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2023
I guess it would have been bad form to bring that up while we were inside.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
