Definition Synonyms
Definition of bad - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
qualityof poor quality or standard
- The movie was really bad.
2.
negative qualityunpleasant or unwelcome
- The weather turned bad, ruining our picnic plans..
3.
generalharmful or detrimental
- Smoking is bad for your health..
4.
behaviorbehaving in a mischievous or disobedient way
- The child was bad at school today.
5.
ethicsmorally wrong or evil
- Stealing from others is a bad action..
6.
unsuitablenot suitable or fitting for a purpose
- This is a bad choice for dinner.
7.
foodspoiled or rotten, especially food
- The milk has gone bad.
8.
machineUS not functioning properly or faultyUS
- The car has a bad engine.
9.
medicalunhealthy or causing health problems
- Smoking is bad for your health.
10.
amountsevere or intense in degree
- He has a bad headache.
11.
- That was a bad performance!
Adverb
1.
poorlyUS in a poor or unsatisfactory wayUS
- He did bad on the test.
2.
intenselyUS to a great or intense degreeUS
- She wanted the toy bad.
Noun
1.
problemsunpleasant or unwelcome situation
- Getting caught in the rain was a bad.
2.
moralityperson or thing that causes harm
- He is known as a bad in the neighborhood.
3.
businessTECH. unwanted merchandise with negative valueTECH.
- The company had to deal with a lot of bads.
Expressions with bad
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reasonably good or satisfactory in quality
The movie was not bad at all.
poor reputation or lack of respect
The scandal gave the company a bad name.
person whose behavior negatively affects an entire group
One bad apple can spoil the whole team's dynamics..
unfortunate event causing difficulty or hardship
Losing his job was a bad break for him.
day when hair is difficult to manage
I'm having a bad hair day today.
receive an unfair outcome in a transaction
He got a bad deal on the used car.
be known by people for something negative or bad
That restaurant has a bad name for slow service.
not in good physical condition
After the long hike, he was in bad shape.
spend time with people who have a bad influence
He started to fail school when he began to keep bad company.
acceptable or satisfactory
The weather today is not so bad, we can go for a walk.
beginning in a negative or unsuccessful way
The project was off to a bad start.
having a poor relationship
They have been on bad terms since the argument.
period when many things go wrong
He had a streak of bad luck and lost his job and car.
lack of compatibility between people
There was bad chemistry between the team members, leading to constant arguments.
behavior against social expectations, inappropriate or rude
Talking loudly in the library is bad form.
person or group with bad character or causes trouble
He is a bad lot and always in trouble.
in poor health or condition
She was bad off after the accident.
feeling disappointment or frustration
The failed plan gave him a bad taste in his mouth.
unpleasant or disappointing experience
Their vacation turned into a bad trip due to constant rain..
in a way that worsens a situation
The weather went from bad to worse during the trip.
become known for something bad or negative
The company got a bad name after the scandal.
receive negative attention or criticism from the media
The company got a bad press after the scandal.
do something that makes someone upset or angry
He got on his boss's bad side by missing the deadline.
cause people to lose respect for something or someone
His actions give a bad name to the team.
Origin of bad
Old English, bæddel (hermaphrodite)
Terms with bad included in their meaning
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mediocre
neither very good nor very bad
quality
very bad or unpleasant
quality
very bad or of poor quality
food
become bad or rancid
bad odor
strong unpleasant smell
quality
most bad or unpleasant
personal feelings
feeling bad or embarrassed about something you did or how you look
accusation
the act of saying someone caused something bad
crime
do something bad like a crime or sin
unacceptable
extremely bad or unacceptable situation
luck
good or bad luck in life
emotion
feeling bad for doing something wrong
quality
extremely bad or unpleasant
bad experience
gain knowledge from a bad experience
setback
period of poor success or bad luck for a person or group
decision-making
wrong decision due to bad judgment
safety
take refuge from bad weather or danger
personality
unfriendly or bad-tempered in character
emotion
extremely bad or shocking
luck
experiencing bad luck or misfortune
luck
by bad luck or chance
emotion
causing discomfort or bad feelings
intensity
in the most extreme or bad manner or degree
bad state
showing the least good or most negative side
Examples of bad in a sentence
Her performance in the play was surprisingly bad. The food tasted bad and was inedible. She had a bad feeling about the situation. Too much sugar is bad for your teeth. Pollution is bad for the environment. He was bad for sneaking out without permission.
The puppy was bad for chewing the shoes. Lying to your friends is bad behavior. Cheating on the test was a bad decision. Those boots are a bad fit for hiking. Using a plastic spoon is a bad method for stirring paint. The bread smells bad after a week. The fruit turned bad in the heat. The printer stopped because of a bad sensor. Call maintenance; the elevator's motor is bad. Eating too much sugar is bad for your teeth. Processed foods are bad for your diet. The storm caused bad flooding across the valley. She felt bad pain in her shoulder after the fall. That car looks bad with those new rims! His bad guitar solo wowed the crowd. The car runs bad after the repair. She sings bad when she's nervous. He missed his friend bad after moving away. They needed the money bad to pay the bills. Losing the keys was a bad. The traffic jam was a bad. She was considered a bad by her peers. The movie portrays him as a bad. Retailers often struggle with unsold bads. The warehouse was filled with obsolete bads.
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- French:mauvais, mal, ...
- German:schlecht, sehr, ...
- Italian:scadente, male, ...
- Spanish:malo, muchísimo, ...
- Portuguese:mau, mal, ...
- Chinese:差的, 糟糕地, ...
- Japanese:ひどい, ひどく, ...
- Arabic:رديء, بِشَكْلٍ سَيِّئ, ...
- Hebrew:גָּרוּעַ, נוֹרָא, ...
- Russian:плохой, плохо, ...
- Ukrainian:поганий, погано, ...
- Hindi:खराब, असंतोषजनक, ...
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