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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Regardless of the instructor’s intent, this kind of needling is poor form.
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Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025
The fan ire is rooted in the team’s poor form — prior to the win against DC United, the Revolution had taken one win from their last 14.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
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
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Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025
The fan ire is rooted in the team’s poor form — prior to the win against DC United, the Revolution had taken one win from their last 14.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
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
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 31 Oct. 2025.
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