Seeing him isn't good. vs To see him isn't good.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Seeing him isn't good." is a more casual and common way to express that encountering him is unpleasant. On the other hand, "To see him isn't good." is a bit more formal and emphasizes the action of seeing him as being undesirable.

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Seeing him isn't good.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in casual conversations.

This phrase is a casual way to express that encountering him is unpleasant.

Examples:

Seeing him isn't good for my mental health.
Seeing him isn't good for our relationship.
Seeing him isn't good for my productivity.

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You're not seeing anything good.
I wasn't seeing too good. I had blood in my eyes.
I'm not seeing what's good.
I'm not seeing what's good.
Good. Seeing they know who I am, tell them to sleep with one eye open.
The dentist is only seeing good mothers.
Aaron, it was good seeing you.
- Frye, it was good seeing you.
Excuse me for seeing good in traffic.
I'm afraid the news isn't good.
Yes, but the news isn't good.
Also, my mom said the wine you like isn't good.
I'm afraid the news isn't good.
You being here isn't good.
But this weekend isn't good.
If Lizzie's worried, this isn't good.
Yes, the atmosphere right now isn't good.
Businessmen playing kingmakers isn't good.
I know, it's shocking something called Pucks! isn't good.
Your dad's prognosis isn't good.

Alternatives:

Encountering him isn't good.
Being around him isn't good.
Meeting him isn't good.
Running into him isn't good.
Coming across him isn't good.

To see him isn't good.

This phrase is correct but a bit more formal than the first one.

This phrase is a more formal way to express that the action of seeing him is undesirable.

Examples:

To see him isn't good for my mental health.
To see him isn't good for our relationship.
To see him isn't good for my productivity.

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I choose to see the good.
That's just to make him see good.
Good to see you. I would say, "Good to see you," but, of course, when I see you, it's usually 'cause things aren't good.
I mean, as annoying as he is, it's good to see him.
We'll need to divide these adhesions to see if we're good.
I mean, most of the time, you have to squint at the screen to see anything really good.
I'm good. It's good to see you.
They thought it was a shame that you had to live near New York or be able to afford to come here on vacation to see a production that good.
It must be opened to see if it's good.
But it isn't good for the men to see an officer so... diminished.
The fellow who used it before, he couldn't see too good.
I suspect that blue eyes don't see so good.
Greg, I can't see too good. I need glasses and all.
I mean, being in love, all you see is good.
As you can see from that report, my prognosis isn't good.
As for the remaining amendments, I am aware of which of them attracts the greatest interest: they are the four concerning actuarial factors which the European Parliament would like to see banned for good.
Mr. Armstrong, it's good to see you.
Neal, it's good to see you.
Neal, it's good to see you.
Ryan, good to see you.

Alternatives:

The act of seeing him isn't good.
Seeing him is not advisable.
Seeing him is undesirable.
Seeing him is unpleasant.
Seeing him is not recommended.

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Seeing him isn't good. vs To see him isn't good.