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as in lame
arousing or deserving of one's loathing and disgust
why, you lousy cheater!
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2
as in poor
falling short of a standard
I actually play a pretty lousy game of tennis
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as in terrible
extremely unsatisfactory
the restaurant served a lousy meal that we shouldn't have had to pay for
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as in cheap
of low quality
a tacky store selling lousy souvenirs
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as in crowded
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
a Manhattan neighborhood that is lousy with wannabe actors
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Recent Examples of lousy
The only thing scarier than lousy Smarch weather is time’s refusal to march forward.
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Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
There are salespeople with lousy products that have to over-sell.
—ABC News, 27 Oct. 2024
Spencer’s saga is a depressing tale of a rushed and incomplete police investigation, a lousy defense attorney, prosecutorial misconduct, false testimony, and witnesses compromised by cash rewards.
—Terry W., The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2024
There figures to be no waking up from this lousy lucid dream any time soon, either.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 14 Sep. 2024
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Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
There are salespeople with lousy products that have to over-sell.
—ABC News, 27 Oct. 2024
Spencer’s saga is a depressing tale of a rushed and incomplete police investigation, a lousy defense attorney, prosecutorial misconduct, false testimony, and witnesses compromised by cash rewards.
—Terry W., The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2024
There figures to be no waking up from this lousy lucid dream any time soon, either.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 14 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lousy
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As holidays go, however, Flag Day can feel a bit lame.Kevin Fisher-Paulson, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 June 2021
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My 11-year-old loved watching the pups roll balls and play a giant floor piano, but for non-dog owners (guilty as charged), parts of the series—like dressing dogs in little hats and outfits for a Parisian fashion show—feel lame.Tim Neville, Outside Online, 23 Nov. 2020
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Exposure to high concentrations can cause people to lose consciousness and can lead to long-term effects such as headaches, poor attention span, poor memory and poor motor function, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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More than 40% of pregnant people were exposed to extreme heat, and nearly three-quarters lived in areas with poor air quality, the report found.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile Kelly Oubre, who was terrible with the Warriors, has found success with Philadelphia.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Elsbeth and Kaya are suspicious of Roselyn, even after Valentina’s quick assessment — supported by the medical examiner — that Claude’s death was a terrible accident.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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By contrast, solar panels, wind turbines, and appliances like induction stoves only get better — more efficient and cheaper — with time.Matt Simon / Grist, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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The standard plan with ads costs $6.99/month, less than half the cost of the regular standard plan ($15.49/month), and much cheaper than the top-tier premium plan ($22.99/month).Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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In a crowded market, especially in cannabis, authenticity sets you apart and turns consumers into loyal advocates.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
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Creating visually appealing content helps brands stand out in the crowded market, making their products more desirable.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The credit is non-existent, the pay pitiful given the expertise involved.Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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Just about every memory of his father and uncle turns on the question of masculinity, how manly qualities must triumph over the pitiful feminine.Robert Rubsam, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2024
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An American president who thinks strategically would likely conclude that the risks and costs associated with tariffs-as-a-tactic would be remarkably high, if not unacceptable.Samuel Gregg, National Review, 1 Nov. 2024
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Not holding my breath for Mike Johnson or Elise Stefanik to state the obvious that this is unacceptable, dangerous, & shameful.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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The two have to make the best of a horrible situation, and the frenemy dynamic is already well-established before the good witch’s human-sideye sidekicks, played by Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James, purposefully unload a humiliating black hat on Elphaba.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
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Natty’s son, Bart, is also present at their arrival, boasting about how horrible business has been and that the dude ranch will soon be sold for a hefty sum of money.Sara Belcher, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Lousy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lousy. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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