Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

in-a-bad-way

Idiomatic expression
/ɪn ə bæd weɪ/
Definition
In a manner that is negative or harmful.
Examples
  • She was feeling in a bad way after hearing the news.
  • He treated her in a bad way during their argument.
  • After the accident, he was in a bad way for several weeks.
Meaning
This phrase is used to describe situations or actions that have undesirable or detrimental effects.
Synonyms
  • negatively
  • hurtfully
  • poorly
  • adversely