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There are 2 syllables in the word lousy.

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Definition of lousy:

lousy (adjective):: very bad.; inferior or bad; infested (see infest sense 2) with lice

Synonyms for lousy:

slovenly pitiable bad awful inferior poor scurvy crappy hateful dirty

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Antonyms for lousy:

sensational impeccable prestigious exquisite considerate fortunate commendable breathtaking gratifying terrific

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