ill-chosen

Example Sentences

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But glumness isn’t obligatory, and in a world filled with new media that perpetually deluge us with ill-chosen words, the grace of well-executed verbal economy can be very welcome, indeed.

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2021

She’ll go on an apology tour of the Senate, probably beginning with a visit to Collins to ask forgiveness for her ill-chosen words about bad faith.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2020

That memorably ill-chosen metaphor would become a grim punch line for the growing antiwar movement of the era.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2020

"We've had discussions internally with the organizing team, and they recognize that this theme was ill-chosen," the company said in a statement.

From Washington Post • Jul. 27, 2015

Estermont thinks the flaming heart ill-chosen and begs to fight beneath the crowned stag as of old.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin