Synonyms for

Lousy

Verb / ˈlaʊzi: / Another word for lousy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

very poor or bad, of inferior quality

Synonyms & similar words

dirty icky rotten filthy stinky crappy stinking shitty awful terrible inferior poor bad substandard mediocre deficient unsatisfactory disappointing wretched worthless useless dreadful abysmal atrocious deplorable lamentable pathetic shoddy

Synonyms by register

Formal

inferior poor substandard defective

Informal

crappy rotten lame bum sucky

Literary

wretched pitiful sorry

Antonyms

excellent superb outstanding great fine wonderful terrific

Common collocations

  • lousy weather
  • lousy food
  • lousy job
  • lousy day
  • lousy performance
  • lousy excuse
  • lousy pay

Word family

adjective lousy
adverb lousily

Usage note

Lousy is an informal adjective used to describe something of very poor quality or something that is unpleasant. It is generally not appropriate for formal writing or speech.

Example sentences

  1. The food at the restaurant was lousy, I don't recommend it.
  2. I had a lousy day at school, nothing went right.
  3. The weather was lousy, it rained all day.
  4. I feel lousy when I have a cold.
  5. The service at the hotel was lousy, they didn't help us at all.

Quotes

  • Life is lousy, but it's the only life we have. - Woody Allen
  • I'm not a lousy dancer. I just have a different way of moving. - Jack Black
  • The food in the cafeteria is lousy, but at least you get to sit with your friends. - Greg Heffley

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