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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Your friend may be able to add an alert to her mother’s bank account, notifying the bank of any named person or bad actor who should never have access to their account.
From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026
Reed said the rodent infestation “was a bad look” and that the Angels need a new stadium in addition to a new owner.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
Mr. Trump on Sunday pushed back against critics of the deal, saying “I don’t make bad deals.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
Losing their captain and principal scorer is bad enough but losing him for little or no money might be deemed insult added to injury.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Mutti said she felt bad about having to do it, but that needs must.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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