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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You asked whether delaying until age 67 would be a bad idea.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
But starting against a gritty, grinding opponent with a long history of making better teams look bad will provide a useful test.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
It’s too bad Donald was too young to see the entire 13-hour version of Victory at Sea.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
The worry, of course, is dilution of talent and some really bad contests.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
On hearing the bad news, they sobbed for a long time.
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
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