bad/poor form
noun
: a way of behaving that is improper
It's considered bad/poor form to arrive so early.
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In the 1997 Ashes opener, England crushed an Aussie team ravaged by poor form and injuries.
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Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The Gunners take on West Ham United in desperate need of a win, as the club has been in poor form in Premier League action of late.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Technically, it’s considered bad form to run up the aisle or push your way past the people in front of you.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Experts say that some common mistakes can hinder muscle growth, like not eating enough protein, not consuming enough calories, overtraining, or having poor form and technique.
—Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2024
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Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The Gunners take on West Ham United in desperate need of a win, as the club has been in poor form in Premier League action of late.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Technically, it’s considered bad form to run up the aisle or push your way past the people in front of you.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Experts say that some common mistakes can hinder muscle growth, like not eating enough protein, not consuming enough calories, overtraining, or having poor form and technique.
—Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for bad/poor form
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“Bad/poor form.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bad%2Fpoor%20form. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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