bad guy

Example Sentences

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When a beefy bad guy who was about to squish a normal-sized good guy received a crippling blow to the scrotum, I laughed.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Alex Baskin, executive producer of “The Hills: New Beginnings,” which aired from 2019 to 2021, said he believes Pratt didn’t realize the implications of his role as the show’s bad guy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Asked for his reaction to Bolton's indictment, Trump told reporters his former aide is a "bad guy" and "that's the way it goes."

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

She said at times, parents needed to be "a bad guy" and establish stricter controls, including limiting screen time and not letting children look at phones at bedtime.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2025

"You don't have to do what Brick says. I know he acts all that, but he's not a bad guy underneath."

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon