A bad lot

noun

A person or group of people considered to be bad, untrustworthy or undesirable.

I wouldn't trust him, he's a bad lot.
Visual representation of "a bad lot" - A person or group of people considered to be bad, untrustworthy or undesirable.

Often appears as...

  • he's a bad lot
  • they're a bad lot

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

adjective

Describing an unpleasant or undesirable situation, thing or event.

The spoiled fruits were a bad lot.
Visual representation of "a bad lot" - Describing an unpleasant or undesirable situation, thing or event.

Often appears as...

  • is a bad lot
  • are a bad lot

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

noun

A person or group of people considered to be bad, untrustworthy or undesirable.

I wouldn't trust him, he's a bad lot.
Visual representation of "a bad lot" - A person or group of people considered to be bad, untrustworthy or undesirable.

Often appears as...

  • he's a bad lot
  • they're a bad lot

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

adjective

Describing an unpleasant or undesirable situation, thing or event.

The spoiled fruits were a bad lot.
Visual representation of "a bad lot" - Describing an unpleasant or undesirable situation, thing or event.

Often appears as...

  • is a bad lot
  • are a bad lot

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "a bad lot"
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Negative Implication

The phrase suggests a person has serious flaws or negative traits.

Illustration for Negative Implication
Be careful dealing with him; he's a bad lot.
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Group Connotation

Can be used collectively to describe a group with negative behavior or reputation.

Illustration for Group Connotation
That gang is known to cause trouble; they're a bad lot.
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Judgmental Tone

Using this phrase can sound judgmental or disapproving of someone's character.

Illustration for Judgmental Tone
After all the fights he's started, he's a bad lot.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Negative Implication

The phrase suggests a person has serious flaws or negative traits.

Illustration for Negative Implication
Be careful dealing with him; he's a bad lot.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Group Connotation

Can be used collectively to describe a group with negative behavior or reputation.

Illustration for Group Connotation
That gang is known to cause trouble; they're a bad lot.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Judgmental Tone

Using this phrase can sound judgmental or disapproving of someone's character.

Illustration for Judgmental Tone
After all the fights he's started, he's a bad lot.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Negative Implication

The phrase suggests a person has serious flaws or negative traits.

Illustration for Negative Implication
Be careful dealing with him; he's a bad lot.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Group Connotation

Can be used collectively to describe a group with negative behavior or reputation.

Illustration for Group Connotation
That gang is known to cause trouble; they're a bad lot.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Judgmental Tone

Using this phrase can sound judgmental or disapproving of someone's character.

Illustration for Judgmental Tone
After all the fights he's started, he's a bad lot.
Visual representation of the word "A bad lot"

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