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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It was the best and worst times of my life.
From Los Angeles Times
Wolves host Brentford on Saturday and will be looking to avoid equalling the Premier League's worst opening winless run.
From BBC
This is good for the memory companies and bad for their customers, which cover a wide swath of electronic goods.
From Barron's
He says the fire, at first, “wasn’t even that bad yet,” and he didn’t see firetrucks for at least 20 minutes.
The numbers: American consumers were in a foul mood as 2025 drew to a close, and they are skeptical the new year will much better, but the news isn’t all bad.
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
