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in bad

ADJECTIVE
disreputable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
contemptible despicable shady shameful sordid vile
WEAK
abject bad base beggarly cheap derogatory discreditable disgraceful disorderly dissolute ignominious in low esteem in the doghouse infamous inglorious lewd libidinous licentious mean no good notorious opprobrious pitiable scandalous scurvy shabby shocking shoddy sorry unprincipled vicious
Antonyms
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good honorable reputable respectable worthy
WEAK
decent ethical principled respected

Example Sentences

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“You should basically pay off your debt in good times and borrow in bad times and keep your taxes relatively smooth,” Phelan said External link about the legislation’s effects on the debt.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Taking responsibility for speaking to the media in bad times as well as good.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Even tourism, which the regime has tried to hype since the 1990s, is in bad shape.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

But memory stocks like Micron don’t tend to trade at multiples seen elsewhere in the chip sector because investors are thinking about earnings potential not only in good periods but also in bad ones.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 14, 2026

It was in bad shape, but well stocked: big sacks of potatoes and onions, cornmeal, things in cans.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck