Pronunciation: /bæd feɪθ/
noun a lack of honesty or trust; deceitful or dishonest behavior
A1 He acted in bad faith by lying about his whereabouts.
A2 The company was accused of negotiating in bad faith during the contract discussions.
B1 The court ruled that the landlord had acted in bad faith by refusing to make necessary repairs.
B2 The politician's bad faith in promising to lower taxes was exposed when they raised them instead.
C1 The lawyer argued that the defendant had entered into the contract with the plaintiff in bad faith.
C2 The CEO's decision to sell off company assets for personal gain was seen as a clear example of bad faith.
adjective not acting in good faith; deceitful or dishonest
A1 He acted in bad faith when he promised to help but didn't.
A2 The company was accused of operating in bad faith by not honoring their warranty.
B1 The landlord was acting in bad faith by refusing to return the security deposit.
B2 The politician's bad faith negotiations led to a breakdown in diplomatic relations.
C1 The CEO's decision to cut corners showed a clear pattern of bad faith towards employees.
C2 The lawyer's bad faith tactics were exposed during the trial, leading to a mistrial.
formal The contract was terminated due to the party acting in bad faith.
informal I can't believe they sold us that car in bad faith.
slang He was totally in bad faith when he made that promise.
figurative Her actions were like a dark cloud of bad faith hanging over the project.
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