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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Anthropic executives and others have warned that advanced AI models could be used by bad actors to help create biological weapons or to hack into computer systems.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The worry, of course, is dilution of talent and some really bad contests.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Cipriani claimed Shell turned to him for protection against potential bad publicity.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
This year, Russell has suffered some bad luck at various times - including with a pit stop that went wrong and led to a penalty in Monaco last weekend.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Rue and I silently bemoan our bad luck and turn to face her.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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