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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In the winter, snowshoeing and skiing are at your disposal, meaning there is no bad time to visit.
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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
Gurley's recent promotion The incident comes at a particularly bad time for Gurley.
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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
Gurley's recent promotion The incident comes at a particularly bad time for Gurley.
—Tony Aiello, CBS News, 26 May 2026
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“Bad time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bad%20time. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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