bad
Usage
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When describing things that are lacking in moral qualities or are actually vicious and reprehensible, bad is the broadest and simplest term: a bad man; bad habits. Evil applies to that which violates or leads to the violation of moral law: evil practices. Ill now appears mainly in certain fixed expressions, with a milder implication than that in evil: ill will; ill-natured. Wicked implies willful and determined doing of what is very wrong: a wicked plan.
Example Sentences
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Maybe divine intervention wouldn’t be such a bad thing if utter subservience to billionaires, technology and manufactured loneliness is the alternative.
From Salon
New manager Wilfried Nancy has lost his first four matches in charge to oversee the Scottish champions' worst run since 1978.
From Barron's
The team that was second in the NBA in shooting percentage hadn’t shot worse than 40.3% from the field in a game this season.
From Los Angeles Times
Make no mistake - England's Ashes defeat is bad.
From BBC
Others fear the worst has yet to come.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.