Pronunciation: /tuː bæd/
noun a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 I heard that you lost your favorite toy. Too bad!
A2 It's too bad that the movie got canceled at the last minute.
B1 It's too bad that we missed the last train home.
B2 Too bad we didn't win the competition, but we still had fun.
C1 The team's defeat was too bad, but they will bounce back stronger.
C2 It's too bad that the project didn't get approved, but we will try again next time.
adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun
A1 It's too bad that the weather ruined our picnic.
A2 It's too bad that I missed the bus and was late for work.
B1 It's too bad that the restaurant was fully booked for our anniversary dinner.
B2 It's too bad that we couldn't go on the trip due to unforeseen circumstances.
C1 It's too bad that the project didn't meet the deadline despite our efforts.
C2 It's too bad that the company had to downsize and lay off employees.
adverb modifies an adjective or another adverb, indicating degree or extent
A1 I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining. Too bad.
A2 I forgot my umbrella at home. Too bad it's pouring outside.
B1 I was looking forward to the concert, but it got canceled. Too bad.
B2 I had planned a picnic for today, but the weather is terrible. Too bad.
C1 I was hoping to get a promotion at work, but someone else got it. Too bad.
C2 I was counting on winning the competition, but I came in second place. Too bad.
formal It is too bad that the project was not completed on time.
informal Too bad you couldn't make it to the party last night.
slang I heard you failed the test, that's too bad.
figurative It's too bad that she let her fear hold her back from pursuing her dreams.
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