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lousy

lous·y

lousy

 
 
pronunciation:
laU zi
features:
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: lousier, lousiest
definition 1: covered with lice.
definition 2: (informal) nasty or mean.
Tripping your brother was a lousy thing to do.
synonyms:
mean, nasty, wretched
antonyms:
swell, wonderful
similar words:
bad, base, crummy, loathsome, low, malicious, miserable, unkind, unpleasant
definition 3: (informal) very bad; without value.
No one can read her lousy handwriting.
synonyms:
awful, bad, dreadful, terrible
antonyms:
dandy, swell, wonderful
similar words:
bum, careless, crummy, poor, rotten, shabby, worthless
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derivations: lousily (adv.), lousiness (n.)
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