bad

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Adjective

worseComparative
worstSuperlative
1

Of poor quality or low standard; not good.

The food at that restaurant was really bad.

2

Unpleasant, unwelcome, or harmful.

Smoking is bad for your health.

3

Morally wrong or evil; wicked.

Stealing is a bad thing to do.

4

Not valid, unsound, or incorrect.

That's a bad argument.

5

Severe or serious in degree.

She has a bad cold.

6

Rotten or decayed (of food).

This milk smells bad. I think it's gone bad.

7

Injured, ill, or in pain.

I have a bad knee.

8

Regretful or guilty about something.

I feel bad about forgetting her birthday.

9

Good, excellent, or impressive (slang).

That new car is so bad!

Noun

1

Something that is bad or evil; wickedness.

He tries to see the good in people rather than the bad.

2

An unfavorable or unfortunate situation.

You have to take the bad with the good.

Adverb

worseComparative
worstSuperlative
1

Badly (nonstandard or dialectal).

I need it bad.

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