Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pretty-bad

adjective
/ˈprɪti bəd/
Definition
A term used informally to describe something that is not just bad, but worse than expected.
Examples
  • After the review, I realized the movie was pretty-bad.
  • His performance in the game was pretty-bad, to be honest.
Meaning
It conveys a sense of disappointment or dissatisfaction with a situation that was anticipated to be better.
Synonyms
  • awful
  • terrible
  • dreadful
  • subpar