bad time
noun
: not the right moment to do something or for something to happen
Am I calling at a bad time? Are you very busy?
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There is no bad time for brownies.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Want to make your Valentine’s Day a bad time?
—New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Best Time to Visit While there’s never a bad time of year to visit Pensacola, one pro tip is to think beyond the summer months.
—Matt Kirouac, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
There's no bad time to visit this wonderful spot, plus there's always ample parking here.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Want to make your Valentine’s Day a bad time?
—New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Best Time to Visit While there’s never a bad time of year to visit Pensacola, one pro tip is to think beyond the summer months.
—Matt Kirouac, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
There's no bad time to visit this wonderful spot, plus there's always ample parking here.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 20 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bad time
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“Bad time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bad%20time. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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