not good
/nɒt ɡʊd/phrase★Beginner
informal
of poor quality or unsatisfactory
His performance in the exam was not good.
He did poorly in the exam.
The weather is not good today.
The weather is bad or unpleasant today.
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A common phrase used to express dissatisfaction or poor quality.
Collocations
not good enoughnot meeting expectations or standardsnot good atnot skilled or proficient in something
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
not badphrase
satisfactory or acceptable
not so goodphrase
somewhat unsatisfactory or poor
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Not good' is a versatile phrase used to express dissatisfaction or poor quality in various contexts.
⚡Gold Rule
Context Matters
The meaning can vary slightly depending on the context, but it generally indicates something is unsatisfactory.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 'not' (negation) and 'good' (positive quality).
📝Usage Notes
Used to describe something that is of poor quality, unsatisfactory, or not meeting expectations. Often used in informal contexts.
Word Breakdown
not
negation or denial
prefixgood
positive quality or satisfaction
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