bad

  • (noun): Error, mistake.
  • (noun): An item (or kind of item) of merchandise with negative value; an unwanted good.
  • (adjective): Unfavorable; negative; not good.
  • (adjective): Not suitable or fitting.
  • (adjective): Not appropriate, of manners etc.
  • (adjective): Unhealthy; liable to cause health problems.
  • (adjective): Sickly, unhealthy, unwell.
  • (adjective): Not behaving; behaving badly; misbehaving; mischievous or disobedient.
  • (adjective): Tricky; stressful; unpleasant.
  • (adjective): Evil; wicked.
  • (adjective): Faulty; not functional.
  • (adjective): (of food) Spoiled, rotten, overripe.
  • (adjective): (of breath) Malodorous; foul.
  • (adjective): False; counterfeit; illegitimate.
  • (adjective): Unskilled; of limited ability; not good.
  • (adjective): Of poor physical appearance.
  • (adjective): Bold and daring.
  • (adjective): Good, superlative, excellent, cool.
  • (adjective): (of a need, want, or pain) Severe, urgent.
  • (adjective): Overly promiscuous, licentious.
  • (adjective): (of a draft/check) Not covered by funds on account.
  • (adverb): Badly.
  • Abducting children is bad for mothers.
  • Do you think it is a bad idea to confront him directly?
  • It is bad manners to talk with your mouth full.
  • Lard is bad for you. Smoking is bad for you, too. Grapes are bad for dogs but not for humans.
  • I went to the hospital to see how my grandfather was doing. Unfortunately, he's in a bad state.