Look bad

verb

To give a bad impression, to make someone or something appear in a negative light.

If you don't show up, it will look bad.
Visual representation of "look bad" - To give a bad impression, to make someone or something appear in a negative light

Often appears as...

  • make oneself look bad
  • make others look bad
verb

To seem unhealthy or unwell.

You look bad, are you feeling alright?
Visual representation of "look bad" - To seem unhealthy or unwell

Often appears as...

  • you look bad
  • he looks bad
verb

To display poor quality or low standards.

The report looks bad because it's full of errors.
Visual representation of "look bad" - To display poor quality or low standards

Often appears as...

  • it looks bad
  • this looks bad

Usage tips

Academic, Technical

verb

To give a bad impression, to make someone or something appear in a negative light.

If you don't show up, it will look bad.
Visual representation of "look bad" - To give a bad impression, to make someone or something appear in a negative light

Often appears as...

  • make oneself look bad
  • make others look bad
verb

To seem unhealthy or unwell.

You look bad, are you feeling alright?
Visual representation of "look bad" - To seem unhealthy or unwell

Often appears as...

  • you look bad
  • he looks bad
verb

To display poor quality or low standards.

The report looks bad because it's full of errors.
Visual representation of "look bad" - To display poor quality or low standards

Often appears as...

  • it looks bad
  • this looks bad

Usage tips

Academic, Technical

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "look bad"
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Social Consequences

Using 'look bad' implies potential negative judgment by others on actions or appearance.

Illustration for Social Consequences
Skipping the meeting will make us look bad to our clients.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Avoiding Blame

People use 'look bad' to express concern about being seen in a negative light without admitting fault.

Illustration for Avoiding Blame
He's worried that losing the game will make him look bad.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Reputation Impact

'Look bad' can refer to actions or events that may harm one's reputation or image.

Illustration for Reputation Impact
The scandal made the company look bad.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Social Consequences

Using 'look bad' implies potential negative judgment by others on actions or appearance.

Illustration for Social Consequences
Skipping the meeting will make us look bad to our clients.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Avoiding Blame

People use 'look bad' to express concern about being seen in a negative light without admitting fault.

Illustration for Avoiding Blame
He's worried that losing the game will make him look bad.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Reputation Impact

'Look bad' can refer to actions or events that may harm one's reputation or image.

Illustration for Reputation Impact
The scandal made the company look bad.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Social Consequences

Using 'look bad' implies potential negative judgment by others on actions or appearance.

Illustration for Social Consequences
Skipping the meeting will make us look bad to our clients.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Avoiding Blame

People use 'look bad' to express concern about being seen in a negative light without admitting fault.

Illustration for Avoiding Blame
He's worried that losing the game will make him look bad.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Reputation Impact

'Look bad' can refer to actions or events that may harm one's reputation or image.

Illustration for Reputation Impact
The scandal made the company look bad.
Visual representation of the word "Look bad"

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