bad form

noun

Behaviour which is contrary to social expectations, which is inappropriate or rude.

Similar
poor form
Opposite
good form
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Meanings

nounbad form (uncountable)
  1. uncountableBehaviour which is contrary to social expectations, which is inappropriate or rude.

    Synonyms: poor form · Antonyms: good form

Synonyms & antonyms

nounBehaviour which is contrary to social expectations, which is inappropriate or rude.

Similar
poor form
Opposite
good form
Also see
poor form

Translations

Russian мовето́н
  • мовето́н (movetón)behaviour which is contrary to social expectations
Cite this entry
APA

bad form. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bad%20form

MLA

“bad form.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bad%20form. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “bad form,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bad%20form.

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