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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"It was a weight off my shoulder in case I had done something wrong or made things worse."
From BBC
“This is a bad way to deal with affordability concerns,” says American Enterprise Institute economist Michael Strain.
As Wall Street moderated its outlook from the depths of April’s market tailspin, the U.S. dollar stabilized after its worst first-half plunge in 50 years.
The event fell victim to bad weather for the third time since 2003, leaving 45,000 revellers to make alternative plans to see in the new year.
From BBC
And it could have gone from bad to worse for the Blues in stoppage time had Enes Unal not wasted a glorious chance to secure Bournemouth's first win since October 26.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
