bad

bad · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Of poor quality or low standard.

  2. 2.

    Unpleasant; unwelcome.

  3. 3.

    Severe or serious.

  4. 4.

    Morally wrong or evil.

  5. 5.

    (Of food) Decayed; rotten.

  6. 6.

    Feeling guilty or regretful.

  7. 7.

    Harmful or damaging.

  8. 8.

    Something that is bad.

  9. 9.

    Badly.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    too bad — Unfortunately; expressing sympathy or dismissal.
  • •
    not bad — Reasonably good.
  • •
    bad blood — Ill feeling; hostility.
  • •
    go bad — Decay; become corrupt.
  • •
    bad mouth — Speak critically of.
  • •
    in bad shape — In poor condition.
  • •
    bad apple — A person who has a negative influence.
  • •
    feel bad — Feel unwell; feel guilty.

Related words

Antonyms: excellent, fine, good
See also: evil, good, worse, worst
Synonyms: awful, poor, terrible, wrong

Etymology

From Middle English badde, of uncertain origin, possibly from Old English bæddel ("hermaphrodite, effeminate man").