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bad weather

bad weather

Meaning of bad weather

unpleasant weather

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British English/ə ˈbæd ˌwɛðə/
American English/ˈbæd ˌwɛðɚ/
Russian transcription[plɐˈxaja pɐˈɡodə]
bad weather
bad weather - плохая погода
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bad weather with Russian translation

bad weather usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы отложили матч из‑за плохой погоды.

We postponed the match because of bad weather.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Плохая погода сделала дороги опасными этим утром.

Bad weather made the roads dangerous this morning.

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bad weather belongs to the topic "Talking about Weather". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

bad weatherплохая погода
seasons of the yearвремена года
springвесна
winterзима
beginначинаться
endзаканчиваться
temperatureтемпература

bad weather synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between bad weather / adverse weather / foul weather / unpleasant weather / stormy weather / rainy weather

🇬🇧English
bad weather

General neutral phrase for unpleasant weather conditions.

A1Very Often

We stayed inside because of the bad weather.

Мы остались дома из-за плохой погоды.

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🇬🇧English
adverse weather

A formal or technical term for unfavorable weather conditions, frequently used in operational contexts (travel, construction).

B2Rarely

Flights were delayed because of adverse weather conditions.

Рейсы задержали из‑за неблагоприятных погодных условий.

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foul weather

An older or slightly literary/idiomatic way to say unpleasant weather; negative in tone.

B1Rarely

They set sail despite the foul weather.

Они отплыли несмотря на ненастную погоду.

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🇬🇧English
unpleasant weather

A direct neutral phrase meaning weather that causes discomfort or is not enjoyable.

A2Often

We postponed the picnic because of unpleasant weather.

Мы отложили пикник из‑за неприятной погоды.

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stormy weather

Refers specifically to weather with storms (strong winds, heavy rain, thunder) — more specific and often more severe than just 'bad weather'.

A2Often

They delayed the flight because of stormy weather.

Они задержали рейс из‑за штормовой погоды.

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rainy weather

Specifies weather with rain; a subset of 'bad weather' when rain makes conditions unpleasant.

A1Very Often

We had a lot of rainy weather last week.

На прошлой неделе у нас была сильная дождливая погода.

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cloudy weather

Means overcast or with many clouds; not necessarily 'bad' but often perceived as gloomy or unpleasant.

A1Very Often

Cloudy weather made the day feel colder than it was.

Пасмурная погода сделала день прохладнее, чем он был на самом деле.

🇬🇧English

Refers to especially dangerous or extreme weather events (storms, tornadoes, heavy storms) — implies greater intensity than generic 'bad weather'.

B1Often

The city issued a warning for severe weather tonight.

Город выпустил предупреждение о сильных погодных явлениях на сегодня вечером.

🇬🇧English

Describes changeable or unstable weather, with frequent shifts rather than a single type of bad condition.

B2Rarely

Expect unsettled weather for the next few days.

Ожидается переменная погода в ближайшие несколько дней.

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gloomy weather

Emphasizes overcast, dull, or depressing conditions that affect mood; not necessarily severe or dangerous.

A2Often

The gloomy weather made everyone feel tired.

Мрачная погода заставила всех чувствовать усталость.

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bad weather translation: плохая погода. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce bad weather

/ə ˈbæd ˌwɛðə/

bad weather translation

плохая погода

bad weather examples

We postponed the match because of bad weather.

bad weather transcription

/ə ˈbæd ˌwɛðə/, /ˈbæd ˌwɛðɚ/

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bad weather meaning: what does it mean?

unpleasant weather

bad weather pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

bad weather is pronounced as /ə ˈbæd ˌwɛðə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

bad weather definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We postponed the match because of bad weather. Translation: Мы отложили матч из‑за плохой погоды.

Is bad weather part of Talking about Weather vocabulary?

Yes, bad weather (плохая погода) can be learned in the Talking about Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is bad weather part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, bad weather (плохая погода) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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