too bad — used to say that you are sorry about a situation or that it cannot be changed
Part of speech: INTERJECTION
Definition: used to say that you are sorry about a situation or that it cannot be changed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtuː ˈbæd/
Example Sentences
- "I can't go to the concert tonight." "Too bad! I heard the band is amazing."
- It's too bad you ate the last slice of pizza right before I got home.
- "My phone died during the exam!" "Too bad, dude, that's rough."
too bad
INTERJECTION[/ˈtuː ˈbæd/]
used to say that you are sorry about a situation or that it cannot be changed
It's too bad the picnic got rained out just as we arrived.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This English compound emerged from combining the adverb 'too' (excessively) with the adjective 'bad' (undesirable). While literally meaning 'excessively bad', the phrase evolved into an idiomatic expression by the 17th century, becoming a colloquial way to express regret, sympathy, or consolation about an unfortunate situation.
Breakdown
too (excessively, to excess) + bad (undesirable, unwell) = unfortunate, regrettable. The phrase shifted from literal meaning to pragmatic usage expressing empathy or disappointment with circumstances.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“"I can't go to the concert tonight." "Too bad! I heard the band is amazing."”
“It's too bad you ate the last slice of pizza right before I got home.”
“"My phone died during the exam!" "Too bad, dude, that's rough."”
“It's too bad that he can't attend the wedding due to his flight schedule.”
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