lousy

lousy

adj \ˈlau̇-zē\

lous·i·erlous·i·est

Definition of LOUSY

1

: infested with lice

2

a : totally repulsive : contemptible b : miserably poor or inferior <got lousy grades> c : somewhat ill <felt lousy after dinner> d : amply supplied : replete <lousy with money>

3

of silk : fuzzy and specked because of splitting of the fiber

— lous·i·ly \-zə-lē\ adverb

— lous·i·ness \-zē-nəs\ noun

Examples of LOUSY

1. She got lousy grades in high school.
2. I like the work, but the pay is lousy.
3. He was a lousy husband.
4. They did a lousy job.
5. He drank too much and felt lousy the next morning.
6. It's a lousy, rainy day.
7. That's a lousy way to treat a friend.

First Known Use of LOUSY

14th century

Related to LOUSY

Synonyms: cheap, cruddy, deplorable, despicable, dirty, grubby, lame, contemptible, mean, nasty, paltry, pitiable, pitiful, ratty, scabby, scummy, scurvy, sneaking, sorry, wretched

Antonyms: admirable, commendable, creditable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy

Related Words: abhorrent, abominable, condemnable, detestable, execrable, hateful, loathsome, odious; disgusting, reptilian, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, revulsive; discreditable, disgraceful, dishonorable, disreputable, ignominious, shameful; base, ignoble, low, shabby, sordid, squalid, vile; blamable, censurable, reprehensible, reproachable; cowardly, craven, dastardly; unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous

Near Antonyms: high-minded, honest, honorable, noble, principled, redoubtable, reputable, right-minded, scrupulous, upright; ethical, good, moral, right, righteous, virtuous

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Rhymes with LOUSY

blowsy, drowsy, frowsy