bad time

noun

: not the right moment to do something or for something to happen
Am I calling at a bad time? Are you very busy?

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The special repeatedly cuts to reaction shots of one particular front-row roastee who is quietly having a bad time because Hinchcliffe keeps picking on him. Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 12 June 2026 In the winter, snowshoeing and skiing are at your disposal, meaning there is no bad time to visit. Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026 The college football season is still almost three months away, but there is never a bad time to start looking forward to 2026. Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026 There's never a bad time for cheesy Alfredo. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bad time

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“Bad time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bad%20time. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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