too bad

interjection
UK: /ˌtuː ˈbæd/
US: /ˌtuː ˈbæd/

  1. Used to express disappointment or regret about something.

    1. It's too bad you can't come to the party tonight [ ] [ ]
    2. It's too bad that the event was canceled because of the weather, everyone was looking forward to it [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to say that you do not care about someone else's problems or misfortune.

    1. You missed the bus? Too bad, you'll have to walk. [ ] [ ]
    2. He failed the test but too bad, he should have studied harder for it in the first place [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

unfortunate pity shame
too bad adjective

  1. Unfortunate, deserving regret.

    1. It's too bad the ice cream shop is closed today [ ] [ ]
    2. It's really too bad that they had to cancel the concert because of the rainstorm [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "too bad" in English means: Used to express disappointment or regret about something., Used to say that you do not care about someone else's problems or misfortune..

The phonetic transcription of "too bad" is /ˌtuː ˈbæd/ in British English and /ˌtuː ˈbæd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "too bad": unfortunate, pity, shame.

Example usage of "too bad": "It's too bad you can't come to the party tonight". More examples on the page.