In bad faith
adverbial phrase
Acting or doing something dishonestly with the intention of deceiving or misleading someone.
He accused the company of acting in bad faith when it sold him a car that had been in a major accident.
Often appears as...
- act in bad faith
- negotiate in bad faith
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
adverbial phrase
Not keeping promises or commitments, usually in a legal context.
The judge ruled that the defendant had acted in bad faith by not fulfilling the contract.
Often appears as...
- breach in bad faith
- contract in bad faith
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
adverbial phrase
Acting or doing something dishonestly with the intention of deceiving or misleading someone.
He accused the company of acting in bad faith when it sold him a car that had been in a major accident.
Often appears as...
- act in bad faith
- negotiate in bad faith
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
adverbial phrase
Not keeping promises or commitments, usually in a legal context.
The judge ruled that the defendant had acted in bad faith by not fulfilling the contract.
Often appears as...
- breach in bad faith
- contract in bad faith
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Intent Matters
The phrase implies intentional deception, not just a mistake or error.
Claiming to be an expert without knowledge is in bad faith.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Using 'in bad faith' suggests a negative judgment about someone's actions.
Ignoring his promises, he acted in bad faith.
Pro Tip 3/3Trust Broken
It implies that trust has been violated in a relationship or agreement.
She negotiated the terms in bad faith, not planning to adhere.
Pro Tip 1/3Intent Matters
The phrase implies intentional deception, not just a mistake or error.
Claiming to be an expert without knowledge is in bad faith.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Using 'in bad faith' suggests a negative judgment about someone's actions.
Ignoring his promises, he acted in bad faith.
Pro Tip 3/3Trust Broken
It implies that trust has been violated in a relationship or agreement.
She negotiated the terms in bad faith, not planning to adhere.
Pro Tip 1/3Intent Matters
The phrase implies intentional deception, not just a mistake or error.
Claiming to be an expert without knowledge is in bad faith.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Using 'in bad faith' suggests a negative judgment about someone's actions.
Ignoring his promises, he acted in bad faith.
Pro Tip 3/3Trust Broken
It implies that trust has been violated in a relationship or agreement.
She negotiated the terms in bad faith, not planning to adhere.
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