bad form

Example Sentences

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But now, almost a decade later, the Times looks to be relapsing into bad form.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

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

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

It was bad form to cut loose in the middle, and then also perhaps hazardous; Jack had once told me no one had ever done that before to Dennis Hoagland.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee