Too bad
interjection
Expression of sympathy or regret for someone else's misfortune.
You didn't get the job? Too bad.
Often appears as...
- that's too bad
- it's too bad
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
adjective
Unpleasant, serious or severe.
The weather is too bad for a picnic.
Often appears as...
- this is too bad
- the situation is too bad
Usage tips
Disapproving
interjection
Used to express disappointment or regret about a situation or event.
You can't come to the party? Too bad.
Often appears as...
- that's too bad
- it's too bad
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
interjection
Expression of sympathy or regret for someone else's misfortune.
You didn't get the job? Too bad.
Often appears as...
- that's too bad
- it's too bad
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
adjective
Unpleasant, serious or severe.
The weather is too bad for a picnic.
Often appears as...
- this is too bad
- the situation is too bad
Usage tips
Disapproving
interjection
Used to express disappointment or regret about a situation or event.
You can't come to the party? Too bad.
Often appears as...
- that's too bad
- it's too bad
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Empathetic Tone
Use 'too bad' to show empathy when reacting to minor disappointments or problems, not serious tragedies.
Missed the bus? Too bad, but there'll be another soon.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Speech
'Too bad' is usually informal and best suited for conversations with friends, not in formal settings.
Your team lost? Too bad, better luck next time!
Pro Tip 3/3Slight Sarcasm
Sometimes 'too bad' can have a sarcastic edge, so be careful with your tone to avoid misunderstanding.
You ate the last cookie? Too bad, I wanted one.
Pro Tip 1/3Empathetic Tone
Use 'too bad' to show empathy when reacting to minor disappointments or problems, not serious tragedies.
Missed the bus? Too bad, but there'll be another soon.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Speech
'Too bad' is usually informal and best suited for conversations with friends, not in formal settings.
Your team lost? Too bad, better luck next time!
Pro Tip 3/3Slight Sarcasm
Sometimes 'too bad' can have a sarcastic edge, so be careful with your tone to avoid misunderstanding.
You ate the last cookie? Too bad, I wanted one.
Pro Tip 1/3Empathetic Tone
Use 'too bad' to show empathy when reacting to minor disappointments or problems, not serious tragedies.
Missed the bus? Too bad, but there'll be another soon.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Speech
'Too bad' is usually informal and best suited for conversations with friends, not in formal settings.
Your team lost? Too bad, better luck next time!
Pro Tip 3/3Slight Sarcasm
Sometimes 'too bad' can have a sarcastic edge, so be careful with your tone to avoid misunderstanding.
You ate the last cookie? Too bad, I wanted one.
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