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Definition of bad practice - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
ethicsbehavior or method widely regarded as wrong or harmful
- Sharing passwords is considered bad practice in computer security.
- Ignoring safety checks is bad practice in any laboratory.
- Criticizing staff publicly is widely seen as bad practice in management.
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Expressions with bad
reasonably good or satisfactory in quality
The movie was not bad at all.
poor reputation or lack of respect
The scandal gave the company a bad name.
person whose behavior negatively affects an entire group
One bad apple can spoil the whole team's dynamics..
unfortunate event causing difficulty or hardship
Losing his job was a bad break for him.
day when hair is difficult to manage
I'm having a bad hair day today.
receive an unfair outcome in a transaction
He got a bad deal on the used car.
be known by people for something negative or bad
That restaurant has a bad name for slow service.
not in good physical condition
After the long hike, he was in bad shape.
spend time with people who have a bad influence
He started to fail school when he began to keep bad company.
acceptable or satisfactory
The weather today is not so bad, we can go for a walk.
beginning in a negative or unsuccessful way
The project was off to a bad start.
having a poor relationship
They have been on bad terms since the argument.
period when many things go wrong
He had a streak of bad luck and lost his job and car.
lack of compatibility between people
There was bad chemistry between the team members, leading to constant arguments.
behavior against social expectations, inappropriate or rude
Talking loudly in the library is bad form.
person or group with bad character or causes trouble
He is a bad lot and always in trouble.
in poor health or condition
She was bad off after the accident.
feeling disappointment or frustration
The failed plan gave him a bad taste in his mouth.
unpleasant or disappointing experience
Their vacation turned into a bad trip due to constant rain..
in a way that worsens a situation
The weather went from bad to worse during the trip.
become known for something bad or negative
The company got a bad name after the scandal.
receive negative attention or criticism from the media
The company got a bad press after the scandal.
do something that makes someone upset or angry
He got on his boss's bad side by missing the deadline.
cause people to lose respect for something or someone
His actions give a bad name to the team.
Expressions with practice
dishonest or unethical behavior
The company was accused of shady practice in its financial dealings.
deceptive or dishonest business methods
The company was accused of engaging in sharp practice to increase profits..
lacking skill due to not practicing recently
After months without playing, she's out of practice on the piano.
repeating an activity many times helps you become very good at it
Keep trying the piano, practice makes perfect.
act in line with your own advice or beliefs
She always practices what she preaches at work.
do something regularly or habitually
She makes a practice of jogging every morning.
do what you advise others to do
He should practice what you preach and start exercising regularly.
place set aside for athletes or performers to train
The team headed to the practice area before the match.
game played for training, not competition
The team held a practice game before the tournament.
trial before a real event or performance
The team did a practice run before the match.
time set aside for practicing a skill
The team has a practice session every morning.
make an idea a practical reality
She put her new skills into practice at work.
test taken to prepare for a real or official examination
She took a practice exam before sitting the final test.
standard method or procedure that is widely accepted
Using passwords for security is a common practice in digital safety.
safety exercise for fire emergency preparation
The school held a fire practice last week.
start working in a job after training or study
After medical school, she will go into practice.
used to describe what actually happens
The theory sounds good, but in practice, it's often ineffective.
work of a doctor or group of doctors
She joined a medical practice in the city.
implement ideas in real situations or actions
She decided to put ideas into practice at the workshop.
usual way of acting that most people in a group consider normal
Removing your shoes indoors is accepted practice in many households.
practical training where learners actively do tasks themselves
The course includes hands-on practice with real laboratory equipment.
in reality when something is really done or used in the world
The policy looks simple on paper but is complex in actual practice.
usual ways and procedures used to run an office each day
Good office practice includes keeping accurate records and answering emails quickly.
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- French:mauvaise pratique, ...
- German:schlechte Praxis, ...
- Italian:pratica scorretta, ...
- Spanish:mala práctica, ...
- Portuguese:má prática, ...
- Chinese:不良做法, ...
- Japanese:悪しき慣行, ...
- Arabic:مُمارَسَةٌ سَيِّئَة, ...
- Hebrew:נוֹהַג גָּרוּעַ, ...
- Russian:плохая практика, ...
- Ukrainian:погана практика, ...
- Hindi:ख़राब प्रथा, ...
- Bengali:খারাপ অভ্যাস, ...
- Catalan:mala pràctica, ...
- Czech:nevhodná praxe, ...
- Danish:dårlig praksis, ...
- Dutch:slechte praktijk, ...
- Greek:κακή πρακτική, ...
- Hungarian:rossz gyakorlat, ...
- Khmer:ការអនុវត្តមិនល្អ, ...
- Korean:악습, ...
- Persian:رویه نادرست, ...
- Polish:zła praktyka, ...
- Portuguese (BR):má prática, ...
- Romanian:practică greșită, ...
- Swedish:dålig praxis, ...
- Thai:แนวปฏิบัติที่ไม่เหมาะสม, ...
- Turkish:kötü uygulama, ...
- Vietnamese:thực hành sai, ...
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