Synonyms

in a bad way

Idioms

In trouble; also, deteriorating. For example, If he can't get that bank loan he'll be in a bad way, or The business is in a bad way, with profits declining every month. [Early 1800s]

Example Sentences

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“It’s the thing in show business, I’ve found, that winds me up in a bad way the least.”

From Los Angeles Times

Federal prosecutors in Minnesota say the evolving fraud cases show the state is a national outlier “in a bad way.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"The intent was to clear the ball long and I just hit the ball in a bad way. It was an even bigger mountain to climb."

From BBC

Not in a bad way, but in a light spirited way like, this life is kind of nonsense so just have fun.

From Los Angeles Times

"I don't think there's an overwhelming trend that things are in a bad way," Piastri said.

From BBC

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