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bad situation

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noun

  • A set of circumstances that is difficult, unpleasant, or unfavorable.

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"It's a very bad situation," one told me.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

“If it wasn’t for this kind of long-term thinking, the world would have been in a really bad situation, even worse than where we were,” Al-Rumayyan said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

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  • a real mess
  • a tight spot
  • up a creek

Possible Antonyms

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  • on easy street
  • a walk in the park
  • a good spot
  • a lucky break

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