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
- She got lousy grades in high school.
- I like the work, but the pay is lousy.
- He was a lousy husband.
- They did a lousy job.
- He drank too much and felt lousy the next morning.
- It's a lousy, rainy day.
- That's a lousy way to treat a friend.
First Known Use of LOUSY
14th century
Related to LOUSY
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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