Bad

usgb/bæd/
adjective

Of poor quality or a low standard.

I had a bad meal at the restaurant.
Visual representation of "bad" - Of poor quality or a low standard.

Often appears as...

  • a bad idea
  • bad news

Usage tips

Disapproving

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Visual representation of "bad"
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Quality Judgment

Use 'bad' when giving a negative opinion about the quality of something.

Illustration for Quality Judgment
The paint job on the car is bad.
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Expectations Missed

'Bad' can express that something didn't meet the expected standards.

Illustration for Expectations Missed
The performance was bad compared to last time.
Visual representation of the word "Bad"

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