bad/poor form

noun

: a way of behaving that is improper
It's considered bad/poor form to arrive so early.

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The pair will meet in Bilbao, Spain, on May 21 in the hope of salvaging their seasons, with both suffering staggeringly bad form in the Premier league. Ben Church, CNN Money, 9 May 2025 Again, a slow start and poor form saw Diniz leave the exit door after just a few months at the club. Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 Even when your workouts are balanced, lifting with poor form, such as letting your shoulders hunch during rows or squats, can ingrain postural dysfunction. Dana Santas, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025 Pushing yourself to lift with poor form can also increase your risk of injury. Alyssa Ages, New York Times, 3 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bad/poor form

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“Bad/poor form.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bad%2Fpoor%20form. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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