bad/poor form

noun

: a way of behaving that is improper
It's considered bad/poor form to arrive so early.

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The Revolution couldn’t afford another slip-up after just one win in their previous 14 regular season games and fans protesting the club’s poor form. Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025 Now, none of this happens because women have naturally poor form or weak muscles. Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 31 July 2025 Since then, she has been hampered by injuries, poor form, and an unhealthy level of attention. Sam Knight, New Yorker, 12 July 2025 The team made a similar move in 2019 by swapping Pierre Gasly and Alex Albon after 12 races due to Gasly’s poor form. Luke Smith, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bad/poor form

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“Bad/poor form.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bad%2Fpoor%20form. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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