too bad

phrase

1
—used to show that one is sorry or feels bad about something
It's too bad that John and Mary are getting divorced.
2
—used in an ironic way to show that one is not sorry or does not feel bad about something
"But I need your help!" "(That's just) Too bad."

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That’s too bad, because there’s something real and original about Singer that feels so out of place in the artificial paradise known as Hollywood. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026 Even with increasing humidity, Saturday afternoon and evening shouldn't be too bad. — Rachael Jay, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 That doesn’t sound too bad in a vacuum, given that this was Peter Mallouk’s first transfer window as principal owner. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026 Photos aren't too bad, compared to video, but this camera's strengths sit firmly from sunrise to sunset. — New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for too bad

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“Too bad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/too%20bad. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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