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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That seems to spell bad news for the rest of a leaderboard stacked with Green Jacket wearers, major title holders and Ryder Cup stars.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
The moves come during an intensifying race among the top AI companies to release more powerful models that could cause widespread online disruptions if put to work by bad actors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
“If you have status on an airline, they are more obligated to give you something if you have a bad experience, because they do care about that,” she said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
I had convinced myself it would take 100 bad first dates before I found anyone remotely interesting.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
“I understand,” I said, though I didn’t know how helpful this information was—it wasn’t uncommon for messages to be repeated multiple times anyway, just because of static or bad connections.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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