Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

too bad

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.39 in modern English

Syllables: too bad
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

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It is sad that.

phrase

A mocking expression of uncaring or schadenfreude as an answer to someone when upset.

Example Sentences

"You can't come to the party? Too bad."
"Foxtrot B I L LA MENDE IT'S TOO BAD " PAIGE " DOESN'T RHYME WITH " GODZILLA . ' There once was a girl named Paige ... who was frequently filled with rage ....One day she decided to be more peaceful and quiet ...Now no one ever says, Paige, act your age..."
"Too bad you can't come to the party."

Etymology

Shortening of "That is too bad" or "It is too bad that..."

Phrases

too bad, so sad it is what it is such is life

Frequently Paired Words

it is what it is such is life

Synonyms

pity shame that's a pity that's a shame that's too bad what a pity what a shame alas

Questions

What does too bad mean?: That's a pity.
Where does too bad come from?: Shortening of "That is too bad" or "It is too bad that..."

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