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Adjective too bad has 1 sense
- regrettable, too bad - deserving regret; "regrettable remarks"; "it's regrettable that she didn't go to college"; "it's too bad he had no feeling himself for church"
Antonym: fortunate (indirect, via unfortunate)
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Too Bad
Description:
Too bad is an idiomatic expression used to indicate disappointment or regret about a particular situation or outcome.
It can also be used to express sympathy or commiseration towards someone or their circumstances.
Furthermore, "too bad" can be used sarcastically to convey a lack of sympathy or indifference.
Senses:
- Disappointment: expressing regret or disappointment about a situation - "It's too bad you couldn't make it to the party."
- Sympathy: showing compassion or understanding towards someone's unfortunate circumstances - "I heard about your car accident, that's too bad."
- Sarcasm: indicating a lack of sympathy or indifference - "Oh, your favorite team lost? Too bad!"
Sample Sentences:
- "I was really looking forward to going on vacation, but too bad it got canceled due to the storm."
- "John failed his exam, which is too bad considering how much he studied."
- "It's too bad she couldn't attend the concert; she loves that band."
- "Too bad you didn't win the lottery—it would have solved all your financial problems!"
- "My plans for the weekend were ruined when I got sick. Too bad I won't be able to go out with my friends."
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