bad
Usage
What are other ways to say bad?
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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“I feel so bad for all the families, including Vanessa and you feel for them,” Luna told Fox 11 news at the time.
From Los Angeles Times
Edwards admitted the photograph "looks bad and could be misinterpreted", and said he was imitating a Welsh footballer using the gesture.
From BBC
At their core, the rallies resemble bad group therapy—gatherings that offer validation, solidarity and emotional release.
The current “Comeback” storyline is the brighter side of the “AI Doc” coin in that Al’s glitches are surreal and hilarious at worst.
From Salon
The timing couldn’t be worse for the housing market, which has been stuck in a low gear for three years due to high home prices and elevated mortgage rates.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
