lousy
Example Sentences
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Platner, in damage-control mode, acknowledged that he was occasionally a lousy boyfriend but denied any sort of physical abuse, swore that he has cleaned up his act, and pledged that no more skeletons will emerge.
From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026
One reason the stock market has performed so much better in recent years is that investors weren’t being temped by yields in the bond market, which have been lousy.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
He was lousy again Saturday with five baskets and five turnovers and a bunch of guff for the officials.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
For all the book’s historic figures, Mr. Dugard emerges as its most endearing character—the awkward child who was lousy at softball but found deliverance in running and would later compete in marathons.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
“It’s a lousy present, I know. I should have gotten you something better.”
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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