lousy

adjective

ˈlau̇-zē How to pronounce lousy (audio)
Definition of lousynext
1
as in lame
arousing or deserving of one's loathing and disgust why, you lousy cheater!

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2
as in poor
falling short of a standard I actually play a pretty lousy game of tennis

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3
as in terrible
extremely unsatisfactory the restaurant served a lousy meal that we shouldn't have had to pay for

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4
as in cheap
of low quality a tacky store selling lousy souvenirs

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5
as in crowded
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified a Manhattan neighborhood that is lousy with wannabe actors

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Recent Examples of lousy But there is no discount price available on Johnson based on his lousy 2025-26 season. — Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 24 June 2026 The National Park Service, keeper of Independence Hall, has long tried to draw attention to the lousy condition of the buildings here. — Christopher Hooks, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026 The screwworm fly is a lousy long-distance traveler. — Ciara McCarthy. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026 However, if your command of the Spanish language is less than lousy or if reading this has inspired you to take your first step inside the Compare Foods Supermarket on Milton Road, here’s the trifecta of non-negotiable dishes to eat. — Andre James, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lousy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lousy
  1. lame
  2. poor
  3. terrible
  4. cheap
  5. crowded
  6. pitiful
  7. unacceptable
  8. horrible
Adjective
  • But instead of playing kingmaker, the lame-duck governor has refused to get behind a candidate to succeed him.
    — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
  • Stronger and more flavorful than in your original lame iteration?
    — Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
Definition of lame
Adjective
  • Prolonged exposure to heat can lead to insufficient or poor sleep, compromising the immune system, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease and diminishing cognitive performance.
    — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • On top of this, subterranean drip systems often clog with mineral deposits, sediment, and algae, which Nad warns may eventually require repairs or replacement of portions of the system, particularly in areas with hard water or poor filtration.
    — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
Definition of poor
Adjective
  • To sit still now would send a terrible message to a clubhouse full of pros, all of whom know the score.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
  • Spieth decided the ball sitting on a steep slope and potentially on a terrible lie wasn’t playable.
    — Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of terrible
Adjective
  • But the breaking point came when his wife refused to let their young children near any of his half-century-old vehicles, which lacked air bags and the safety features standard in even the cheapest modern cars.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
  • As launch gets cheaper and hardware more standardized, companies can reach into space without having to master or even own the hardware.
    — Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of cheap
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  • The Casupo Leather Crossbody iPhone Case is ideal for navigating busy airports and crowded tourist destinations hands-free while keeping your phone and cards securely at your side, thanks to its adjustable crossbody strap.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
  • The current market lacks discipline, with investors overly reliant on benchmarks like AI for growth, leading to crowded and potentially overvalued trades.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of crowded
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  • Completing the hat trick in pitiful style, Taking on the World was shot on a shoestring budget, helmed by the man behind Highlander III, and forced to rely on stock footage of real-life footballers.
    — Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026
  • Given the national team’s pitiful demise at the Oval, with New Zealand completing victory on the fifth morning, Ben Stokes’ revival in absentia feels like the only consolation from a miserable week.
    — Hector Vickers, New York Times, 21 June 2026
Definition of pitiful
Adjective
  • Democrats have called it an unacceptable gift from a foreign government that is barred by the Constitution, as what is called an emolument.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Should England go on to win their quarterfinal or entire tournament, their run will be tainted by this scandal, forever laden with an asterisk over this unacceptable atrocity.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of unacceptable
Adjective
  • The toll was horrible, with some families suffering multiple deaths and injuries.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • Plus, Palmer is a horrible person — in this case, the victim is much more despicable than the thieves.
    — Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2026
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