Too bad Meaning in English
expression
ˈtu/ /ˈbæd
TOO BAD
tˈuː/ /bˈæd
TOO BAD
Definition
A phrase used to express sympathy, disappointment, or regret about a situation. It can genuinely show empathy, or sometimes is used ironically.
Usage & Nuances
'Too bad' is mainly informal, used in speech or casual writing. It can be sincere or sarcastic depending on tone. Often used alone ('That's too bad.') or as a response to bad news. Don’t confuse with 'so bad' which means something is of poor quality.
Spanish: qué pena - qué lástimaPortuguese (BR): que pena - uma penaPortuguese (PT): que pena - é penaChinese (Simplified): 太可惜了 - 真遗憾Chinese (Traditional): 太可惜了 - 真遺憾Hindi: बहुत बुरा हुआ - अफ़सोसArabic: يا للأسف - كم هو مؤسفBengali: দুঃখজনক - কি দুর্ভাগ্যRussian: жаль - очень жальJapanese: 残念 - それは残念だねVietnamese: thật tiếc - đáng tiếcKorean: 안타깝다 - 아쉽다Turkish: çok kötü - ne yazıkUrdu: افسوس - بہت برا ہواIndonesian: sayang sekali - terlalu buruk
Example Sentences
That's too bad. I hope things get better.
basic
I lost my wallet. — Too bad!
basic
The movie is sold out? Too bad.
basic
You can't come to the party? Too bad, it will be fun!
natural
You forgot your umbrella and it's raining? Too bad!
natural
You don't like chocolate? Too bad—more for me!
natural