In bad shape Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈbæd/ /ˈʃeɪp

in BAD SHAYP

UK

ˈɪn/ /bˈæd/ /ʃˈeɪp

in BAD SHAYP

Definition

If a person or thing is 'in bad shape', it means they are in poor condition, either physically, emotionally, or functionally.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and common in everyday speech. Used for people (health or fitness) or objects (broken, not working). Similar: 'out of shape' (not physically fit). Often exaggerates poor condition for emphasis.

• Spanish: en mal estado - estar mal físicamente - en mala condición
• Portuguese (BR): em má forma - em mau estado - em más condições
• Portuguese (PT): em má forma - em mau estado - em más condições
• Chinese (Simplified): 状况不好 - 身体差 - 状态糟糕
• Chinese (Traditional): 狀況不好 - 身體差 - 狀態糟糕
• Hindi: खराब हालत में - खराब स्थिति में
• Arabic: في حالة سيئة - بصحة سيئة - بوضع غير جيد
• Bengali: খারাপ অবস্থায় - খারাপ পরিস্থিতিতে
• Russian: в плохом состоянии
• Japanese: 調子が悪い - ひどい状態
• Vietnamese: tình trạng tệ - tình trạng xấu
• Korean: 상태가 안 좋다 - 좋지 않은 상태
• Turkish: kötü durumda
• Urdu: خراب حالت میں - بری حالت میں
• Indonesian: dalam kondisi buruk - dalam keadaan rusak

Example Sentences

My old bike is in bad shape.

basic

After being sick, he felt in bad shape.

basic

This building is really in bad shape.

basic

My phone is so in bad shape, the battery doesn't last an hour.

natural

I haven't exercised in months, so I'm really in bad shape right now.

natural

The team was in bad shape after losing five games in a row.

natural