low class; poor quality; tasteless
Describes something or someone lacking refinement, elegance, or good taste. Often used for behavior, appearance, or items that seem cheap or vulgar.
The clothes at that shop are tasteless, so I don't really like them.
彼は冗談が品が悪くて、周りを困らせることがある。
His jokes are in poor taste and sometimes make others uncomfortable.
Phrase composed of 品 (ひん, 'elegance', 'refinement') + が (subject marker) + 悪い (わるい, 'bad'). Literally 'the refinement is bad'.