That old car is a real bad looker.
bad looker
idiomSomeone who is unattractive or not pleasing to the eye.
He tried to sell the house, but the peeling paint and broken windows made it a bad looker.
Despite its impressive engine, the car remained a bad looker that few collectors wanted to display in their garages.
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bad actor
An individual or entity with a prior criminal conviction, or who has been sanctioned by the court or regulator.
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bad apple
A person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy, especially one who has an adverse influence on others.
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bad books
Disfavor.
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bad business
Synonym of bad news (“irritating, troublesome or harmful thing, situation or person”).
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bad company
The wrong crowd.
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bad egg
Someone whose behaviour is reprehensible or irresponsible; a rogue.
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bad hair day
A day when things seem to be unmanageable or go wrong.
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bad iron
bad luck.
Last updated April 17, 2026