poor taste

Example Sentences

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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

South Park has spent decades reveling in its own poor taste, but the people who bankroll the show have their limits.

From Salon • Sep. 11, 2025

Even at the peak of his career, when his songs blared from every city, street and gathering of the country, his singing would get associated with poor taste and "cringe" sensibilities.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2025

This Mamba trio will be a monument to Tinseltown excess and poor taste in front of the arena.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2024

“You will find, Karen,” Mary Anne said as she watched her mother climb the last stairs, “that poor taste is a lot more fun than good taste. Good taste is real boring.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy