Pronunciation: /bæd lɑt/
noun a group or collection of people or things that are considered undesirable or inferior
A1 I heard that those kids are a bad lot, always causing trouble in the neighborhood.
A2 The new employees seem like a bad lot, always late and not taking their work seriously.
B1 The group of friends he hangs out with are considered a bad lot by many, always getting into trouble.
B2 The company decided to let go of the employees they considered a bad lot, as they were not meeting performance expectations.
C1 The politician was known to associate with a bad lot, tarnishing his reputation in the eyes of the public.
C2 The criminal organization was made up of a bad lot, each member with a history of violent crimes and illegal activities.
adjective of poor quality or low standard; undesirable
A1 My neighbor's dog is a bad lot. It barks all night.
A2 The new employee turned out to be a bad lot. He was always late and never completed his tasks.
B1 The company decided to fire the employee because he was considered a bad lot by his colleagues.
B2 The politician was known to be a bad lot, with numerous scandals and corruption charges against him.
C1 The criminal organization was made up of a bad lot of individuals, each with a history of violence and deceit.
C2 The group of friends were a bad lot, constantly getting into trouble and causing chaos wherever they went.
formal The company decided to avoid working with that supplier again after receiving a bad lot of defective products.
informal I heard that new restaurant got a bad lot of meat and had to close down.
slang We should steer clear of buying from that store, they always seem to have a bad lot of items.
figurative She felt like she had drawn a bad lot in life, constantly facing challenges and setbacks.
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