bad form

Example Sentences

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Moreover, King just thinks it’s bad form for a cruise line to bump a passenger involuntarily — no matter the circumstance.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

I’ve heard it repeatedly from experts: The greatest risk of working out alone is bad form, leading to inefficient movement, slacking off and higher chance of injury.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

"Very bad form and comes off as defensive, though would be a bigger deal in a jury trial."

From Salon • Nov. 3, 2023

Like England, Australia are heading into the World Cup in bad form having lost all five games under Jones since his appointment in January.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2023

The remarks grew ever more debased and treacherous so that Mr Charles - at least so he claimed - was obliged to intervene with the suggestion that such talk was bad form.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro