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Bad

/bæːd/

Error, mistake.

📖 Definitions of "Bad"

noun
  1. 1

    Error, mistake.

  2. 2

    An item (or kind of item) of merchandise with negative value; an unwanted good.

adjective
  1. 1

    Unfavorable; negative; not good.

    "Abducting children is bad for mothers."

  2. 2

    Not suitable or fitting.

    "Do you think it is a bad idea to confront him directly?"

  3. 3

    Not appropriate, of manners etc.

    "It is bad manners to talk with your mouth full."

  4. 4

    Unhealthy; liable to cause health problems.

    "Lard is bad for you. Smoking is bad for you, too. Grapes are bad for dogs but not for humans."

adverb
  1. 1

    Badly.

    "I didn't do too bad in the last exam."

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