bad guy
1 of 1noun/ˈbæd ˌɡaɪ/
Forms:bad guys
1
any person who is not on your side
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2
a character in a story or film who is portrayed as an antagonist or villain
A bad guy is a character in a story, movie, or television show who acts as the antagonist or villain. This character typically opposes the protagonist and engages in harmful or malevolent actions, creating conflict and tension within the narrative. The bad guy is often responsible for creating obstacles or problems that the hero or main character must overcome.
- The bad guy in the movie had a sinister plan.
- He always plays the bad guy in action films.
- The bad guy was finally defeated in the final scene.
- Some stories make the bad guy more complex and relatable.
- The audience cheered when the hero outsmarted the bad guy.