WordLens

bad

1 of 3adjective
/bæd/
Forms:worse,worst
1

having a quality that is not satisfying

A1
  • The movie was bad and not enjoyable to watch.
  • Bad habits can be hard to break.
  • He apologized for the bad joke he made earlier.
  • Bad luck seemed to follow him wherever he went.
  • The hotel room was bad, with dirty sheets and a broken shower.
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2

(of a person) sick or unwell

A2
  • After the long run, he felt really bad.
  • He ate too much candy and now feels bad.
  • I know you wanted to come to work, but you look bad.Go home.
  • She didn't drink enough water and felt bad.
  • She looks bad; did she eat something wrong?
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3

capable of harming

4

not meeting the expected standards of performance or quality

5

very intense

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6

unskilled or lacking proficiency in a particular activity or task

  • He’s bad at playing the guitar, but he’s getting better with practice.
  • John was bad at math, but he worked hard to pass the test.
  • I’m bad at remembering names, so I try to write them down.
  • The new employee was bad at using the software, but she learned quickly.
  • She’s bad at telling jokes, but she always tries to make people laugh.
7

(of foodstuffs) not in an edible or usable condition

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8

experiencing a sense of guilt or disappointment over one's actions or decisions

  • She felt bad for not helping her friend when she needed it the most.
  • He felt bad about not keeping his promise, realizing how it affected others.
  • I felt bad for making that mistake in front of the whole class.
  • They both felt bad about arguing and wished they could take back their harsh words.
  • He knew it was bad to lie, but he did it anyway, feeling guilty afterward.
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9

reproduced fraudulently

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10

confer a trust upon

11

not capable of being collected

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12

not working properly

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13

nonstandard

14

(of a part of the body) injured or diseased

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15

not financially safe or secure