bad name

noun

: bad reputation
A few dishonest players have given the sport a bad name.

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Billionaires are getting a bad name. — Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026 This is a case of a few cheap models giving the entire product category a bad name. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025 That’s different from a street takeover, and gives legitimate racers a bad name. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026 These pitfalls give minimalism a bad name and can make your home feel sterile and uninviting rather than calm and welcoming. — Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bad name

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“Bad name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bad%20name. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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