Phrase guide

in bad odor

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Regarded with disapproval; in a situation of being disliked; shunned.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, often

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: in good odor

History

Etymology

Compare odour of sanctity.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: huonossa maineessa — regarded with disapproval, shunned
  • Finnish: paheksuttu — regarded with disapproval, shunned
  • Māori: waingaio — regarded with disapproval, shunned
  • Polish: źle widziany — regarded with disapproval, shunned