in a bad way

phrase

: in a bad state or condition

Without enough funding, public services are in a pretty bad way right now.

Examples of in a bad way in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With the hot holding unit too cool in a bad way, seven and a half pans of croquetas, empanadas and ham and cheese sandwiches measured 71 degrees to 94 degrees. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro look a little different on the outside than the prior version, but not in a bad way. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026

And while nobody has really stood out in a bad way recently, who hasn’t taken full advantage of their opportunities? — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026

Or just something that feels pulled from the past in a bad way. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 13 Feb. 2026

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