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View usage for: (laʊzi) Word forms: comparative lousier, superlative lousiest1. adjectiveIf you describe something as lousy, you mean that it is of very bad quality or that you do not like it. [informal] He blamed Fiona for a lousy weekend. At Billy's Cafe, the menu is limited and the food is lousy. It's lousy to be the new kid. [+ to-infinitive] Synonyms: inferior, bad, poor, terrible More Synonyms of lousy 2. adjectiveIf you describe someone as lousy, you mean that they are very bad at something they do. [informal] I was a lousy secretary. There can be no argument about how lousy he is at public relations. [+ at] 3. adjectiveIf you describe the number or amount of something as lousy, you mean it is smaller than you think it should be. [informal] The pay is lousy. 4. adjectiveIf you feel lousy, you feel very ill. [informal] I wasn't actually sick but I felt lousy. Synonyms: unwell, poorly [informal], ill, sick More Synonyms of lousy More Synonyms of lousy (ˈlaʊzɪ) adjectiveWord forms: lousier or lousiest1. slang very mean or unpleasant a lousy thing to do 2. slang inferior or bad this is a lousy film 4. (foll by with) slanga. provided with an excessive amount (of) he's lousy with money b. full of or teeming with Derived forms lousily (ˈlousily) adverb lousiness (ˈlousiness) noun lousy in American English (ˈlaʊzi) adjectiveWord forms: ˈlousier or ˈlousiest2. covered with specks said of silk 3. Slang dirty, disgusting, or contemptible 4. US, Slang poor; inferior a generalized epithet of disapproval 5. US, Slang well supplied or oversupplied (with) Derived forms lousily (ˈlousily) adverb lousiness (ˈlousiness) noun Examples of 'lousy' in a sentencelousy It is a lousy idea to discuss personnel issues through the media.They can make us feel great or feel lousy.They do a lousy job building marriages and building relationships.No more lousy jobs since he landed the gig as a columnist.It is to do with avoiding the unnecessary thoughts that cause our bad moods and cause us to feel lousy.And what about the lousy food?It always leaves you feeling lousy.He thinks he's a lousy father.It targets the bored, trapped in lousy jobs.But there are many reasons men may feel lousy in mid-life.Why settle for lousy service?That's a pretty lousy justification. Feeling lousy loses its appeal.I was surprised too, especially as the pay is lousy.The lousy weather, the stabbings, the congestion charge they could all put up with.The flight out was dreadful and the food was always lousy in the Eastern Bloc.So, while the real weather remains lousy, the economic weather is much sunnier.As a place with lousy weather, we're deluged with it.All this, plus the lousy service and food, shows a lack of control at the top.BRITAIN'S lousy spring weather has seen the price of suncream tumble by up to 8.5 per cent, figures showed yesterday.You suffer so many lousy meals with lousy service, I invite you to my house. British English: lousy / ˈlaʊzɪ/ ADJECTIVE If you describe something as lousy, you mean that it is of very bad quality. The food was lousy. - American English: lousy
- Arabic: سَيِءٌ
- Brazilian Portuguese: ruim
- Chinese: 糟糕的
- Croatian: odvratan
- Czech: mizerný
- Danish: elendig
- Dutch: waardeloos
- European Spanish: pésimo
- Finnish: kurja
- French: infect
- German: miserabel
- Greek: άθλιος
- Italian: schifoso
- Japanese: 卑劣な
- Korean: 비열한
- Norwegian: dårlig
- Polish: wstrętny
- European Portuguese: de má qualidade
- Romanian: groaznic
- Russian: отвратительный
- Latin American Spanish: pésimo
- Swedish: urusel
- Thai: น่ารังเกียจ
- Turkish: berbat
- Ukrainian: огидний
- Vietnamese: tồi tệ
Chinese translation of 'lousy' adj - [show, meal, weather etc]
糟糕的 (zāogāo de) - [cook, singer, teacher etc]
蹩脚(腳)的 (biéjiǎo de) to feel lousy (= ill) 感觉(覺)不舒服 (gǎnjué bù shūfu)
Definition inferior or bad (slang) The menu is limited and the food is lousy. Synonyms no good miserable low-rent (informal) for the birds (informal, old-fashioned) shitty (taboo, slang) two-bit (slang) slovenly poxy (slang) dime-a-dozen (informal) piss-poor (slang) chickenshit (US, slang) bush-league (Australian, New Zealand, informal) not much cop (British, slang) tinhorn (US, slang) of a sort or of sorts strictly for the birds (informal, old-fashioned) bodger or bodgie (Australian, slang) Definition ill or unwell I wasn't actually sick but I was feeling lousy. Definition very mean or unpleasant (slang) This is just lousy, cheap, fraudulent behaviour from the government. (slang a hotel lousy with fleas Synonyms well-supplied with rolling in (slang) not short of amply supplied with Definition infested with lice Synonyms lice-infested lice-ridden pedicular lice-infected pediculous Additional synonymsEven if the weather's awful there's still lots to do. Synonyms bad, poor, terrible (informal), appalling, foul, rubbish (slang), shit (taboo, slang), dreadful, unpleasant, dire, crap (taboo, slang), horrendous, ghastly, from hell (informal), atrocious, deplorable, abysmal, frightful, shite (taboo, slang), hellacious (US, slang) Definition not good Many elderly people are living in bad housing. Synonyms inferior, poor, inadequate, pathetic, faulty, duff (British, informal), unsatisfactory, mediocre, defective, second-class, deficient, imperfect, second-rate, shoddy, low-grade, erroneous, substandard, low-rent (informal), two-bit (slang), crappy (slang), end-of-the-pier (British, informal), poxy (slang), dime-a-dozen (informal), piss-poor (slang), bush-league (Australian, New Zealand, informal), tinhorn (US, slang), half-pie (New Zealand, informal), bodger or bodgie (Australian, slang), strictly for the birds (informal) Definition dishonourable or immoral Love has the power to overcome the baser emotions. Synonyms dishonourable, evil, corrupt, infamous, disgraceful, vulgar, shameful, vile, immoral, scandalous, wicked, sordid, abject, despicable, depraved, ignominious, disreputable, contemptible, villainous, ignoble, discreditable, scungy (Australian, New Zealand) - lour
- louring
- louse
- lousy
- lout
- loutish
- lovable
Additional synonymsDefinition deserving to be despised or hated Her husband is a contemptible little man.It was an utterly contemptible thing to do. Synonyms despicable, mean, low, base, cheap (informal), worthless, shameful, shabby, vile, degenerate, low-down (informal), paltry, pitiful, abject, ignominious, measly (informal), scurvy (old-fashioned), detestable, odiousHe admitted to feeling a bit crook. Synonyms ill, sick, poorly (informal), funny (informal), weak, ailing, queer, frail, feeble, unhealthy, seedy (informal), sickly, unwell, laid up (informal), queasy, infirm, out of sorts (informal), dicky (British, informal), nauseous, off-colour, under the weather (informal), at death's door, indisposed, peaky, on the sick list (informal), green about the gills Definition deserving contempt He said it was a despicable crime. Synonyms contemptible, mean, low, base, cheap (informal), infamous, degrading, worthless, disgraceful, shameful, vile, sordid, pitiful, abject, hateful, reprehensible, ignominious, disreputable, wretched, scurvy (old-fashioned), detestable, scungy (Australian, New Zealand), beyond contempt Definition unfair, dishonest, or unkind That was a dirty trick to play. Synonyms despicable, mean, low, base, cheap (informal), nasty, cowardly, beggarly, worthless, shameful, shabby, vile, sordid, low-down (informal), abject, squalid, ignominious, contemptible, wretched, scurvy (old-fashioned), detestable, scungy (Australian, New Zealand) Definition broken or useless A couple of duff tracks prevent this being a masterpiece. Synonyms bad, poor, useless, pathetic, inferior, worthless, unsatisfactory, defective, deficient, imperfect, substandard, low-rent (informal), poxy (slang), pants (informal), bodger or bodgie (Australian, slang) Definition causing or deserving hate Why must I live in this hateful place? Synonyms horrible, despicable, offensive, foul, disgusting, forbidding, revolting, obscene, vile, repellent, obnoxious, repulsive, heinous, odious, repugnant, loathsome, abhorrent, abominable, execrable, detestableDefinition not in good health He was seriously ill with pneumonia. Synonyms unwell, sick, poorly (informal), diseased, funny (informal), weak, crook (Australian, New Zealand, slang), ailing, queer, frail, feeble, unhealthy, seedy (informal), sickly, laid up (informal), queasy, infirm, out of sorts (informal), dicky (British, informal), nauseous, off-colour, under the weather (informal), at death's door, indisposed, peaky, on the sick list (informal), valetudinarian, green about the gills, not up to snuff (informal) Definition unworthy or contemptible That was a really low trick. Synonyms contemptible, mean, base, nasty, cowardly, degraded, vulgar, vile, sordid, abject, unworthy, despicable, depraved, menial, reprehensible, dastardly (old-fashioned), scurvy (old-fashioned), servile, unprincipled, dishonourable, ignobleDefinition slightly ill She felt off-colour but did not have any dramatic symptoms. Synonyms ill, poorly (informal), sick, funny (informal), run down, under par, queer, unhealthy, washed out, unwell, queasy, out of sorts, under the weather (informal), off form, indisposed, peaky, not up to par, green about the gills, peely-wally (Scottish) Definition not in normal good health or temper At times, he has seemed lifeless and out of sorts. Synonyms unwell, ill, sick, poorly (informal), funny (informal), crook (Australian, New Zealand, informal), ailing, queer, unhealthy, seedy (informal), laid up (informal), queasy, infirm, dicky (British, informal), off colour, under the weather (informal), at death's door, indisposed, on the sick list (informal), not up to par, valetudinarian, green about the gills (informal), not up to snuff (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition disappointing or disagreeable The meal was very poor.He was a poor actor. Synonyms inferior, unsatisfactory, mediocre, second-rate, sorry, weak, pants (informal), rotten (informal), faulty, feeble, worthless, shabby, shoddy, low-grade, below par, substandard, low-rent (informal), for the birds (informal, old-fashioned), crappy (slang), valueless, no great shakes (informal, old-fashioned), rubbishy, poxy (slang), piss-poor (slang), chickenshit (US, slang), not much cop (British, slang), half-pie (New Zealand, informal), strictly for the birds (informal, old-fashioned), bodger or bodgie (Australian, slang) Definition rather ill I've just phoned Julie and she's still poorly. Synonyms ill, sick, ailing, unwell, crook (Australian, New Zealand, informal), seedy (informal), below par, out of sorts, off colour, under the weather (informal), indisposed, feeling rotten (informal) Definition having the feeling that one is about to vomit He was prone to sickness and already felt queasy. Synonyms sick, ill, nauseous, squeamish, upset, uncomfortable, crook (Australian, New Zealand, informal), queer, unwell, giddy, nauseated, groggy (informal), off colour, bilious, indisposed, green about the gills (informal), sickish I thought it was a rotten idea. Synonyms inferior, poor, sorry, inadequate, unacceptable, punk, duff (British, informal), unsatisfactory, lousy (slang), low-grade, substandard, ill-considered, crummy (slang), ill-thought-out, poxy (slang), chickenshit (US, slang), of a sort or of sorts, ropey or ropy (British, informal), bodger or bodgie (Australian, slang) You rotten swine! Synonyms despicable, mean, base, dirty, nasty, unpleasant, filthy, vile, wicked, disagreeable, contemptible, scurrilous, shitty (taboo, slang) Definition not of the highest quality another second-rate politician Synonyms inferior, mediocre, poor, cheap, pants (slang), commonplace, tacky (informal), shoddy, low-grade, tawdry, low-quality, substandard, low-rent (informal), (strictly) for the birds (informal), two-bit (slang), end-of-the-pier (British, informal), no great shakes (informal), cheap and nasty (informal), rubbishy, dime-a-dozen (informal), piss-poor (slang), bush-league (Australian, New Zealand, informal), not much cop (British, slang), tinhorn (US, slang), half-pie (New Zealand, informal), bodger or bodgie (Australian, slang) Definition physically unwell All right, are you? Not feeling seedy? Synonyms unwell, ill, poorly (informal), crook (Australian, New Zealand, informal), ailing, sickly, out of sorts, off colour, under the weather (informal), peely-wally (Scottish) Definition of poor quality I'm normally quick to complain about shoddy service. Synonyms inferior, poor, second-rate, cheap, tacky (informal), tawdry, tatty, trashy, low-rent (informal), slipshod, cheapo (informal), rubbishy, junky (informal), cheap-jack (informal), bodger or bodgie (Australian, slang) Definition physically or mentally unwell She's very sick. Synonyms unwell, ill, poorly (informal), diseased, weak, crook (Australian, New Zealand, informal), under par (informal), ailing, feeble, laid up (informal), under the weather (informal), indisposed, on the sick list (informal) Definition very bad, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory She admits her French is terrible. Synonyms very bad, poor, inadequate, awful, appalling (informal), pants (British, informal), dreadful, useless (informal), hopeless, pathetic (informal), dire (informal), inferior, duff (British, informal), unsatisfactory, lousy (informal), pitiful (informal), laughable, atrocious (informal), abysmal (informal), frightful, substandard, crummy (informal), bodger or bodgie (Australian, slang) Additional synonymsDefinition feeling slightly ill I'm feeling a bit under the weather today. Synonyms ill, unwell, poorly (informal), sick, rough (informal), crook (Australian, New Zealand, informal), ailing, not well, seedy (informal), below par, queasy, out of sorts, nauseous, off-colour (British), indisposed, peaky, ropy (British, informal), wabbit (Scottish, informal) Definition intended to cause hurt or distress a vicious attack on a woman's character Synonyms malicious, vindictive, spiteful, mean, cruel, venomous, bitchy (informal), defamatory, rancorous, backbiting, slanderousDefinition morally wicked a vile and despicable crime Synonyms wicked, base, evil, mean, bad, low, shocking, appalling, ugly, corrupt, miserable, vicious, humiliating, perverted, coarse, degrading, worthless, disgraceful, vulgar, degenerate, abject, sinful, despicable, depraved, debased, loathsome, contemptible, impure, wretched, nefarious, ignoble |