Pronunciation: /ɪn ə bæd weɪ/
adjective describing the state or condition of something as negative or unfavorable
A1 The food at the restaurant was in a bad way.
A2 She felt in a bad way after the argument with her friend.
B1 The project was in a bad way due to lack of funding.
B2 The company's reputation was in a bad way after the scandal.
C1 The economy is in a bad way and needs immediate attention.
C2 The environment is in a bad way and requires urgent action to protect it.
adverb modifying a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate the manner in which something is done
A1 The food at the restaurant was in a bad way, so we decided to go somewhere else.
A2 She was feeling in a bad way after the long flight and needed some rest.
B1 The project was in a bad way due to miscommunication among team members.
B2 The company's finances were in a bad way, leading to layoffs and restructuring.
C1 The political situation in the country was in a bad way, with protests and unrest escalating.
C2 The environment was in a bad way, with pollution levels reaching dangerous highs.
formal The company's financial situation is in a bad way due to poor management decisions.
informal I heard that John's relationship is in a bad way right now.
slang She's really in a bad way after that breakup.
figurative The team's morale is in a bad way after losing the championship game.
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