The Opposite(Antonym) of “good”
The antonyms of good are bad, poor, and inferior. These words describe the opposite of something that is satisfactory, desirable, or of high quality.
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Definitions and Examples of bad, poor, inferior
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not good; of poor quality or low standard.
Example
The food was so bad that I couldn't eat it.
Lacking in quality or standard; not good enough.
Example
The company's poor performance led to a decline in profits.
Lower in quality or value than something else.
Example
The inferior product failed to meet the customer's expectations.
Key Differences: bad vs poor vs inferior
- 1Bad implies something is of low quality or undesirable.
- 2Poor suggests something is lacking in quality or standard.
- 3Inferior describes something that is lower in quality or value than something else.
Effective Usage of bad, poor, inferior
- 1Product Reviews: Use these antonyms to describe the quality of products or services.
- 2Job Performance: Use these antonyms to evaluate job performance or work quality.
- 3Comparisons: Use these antonyms to compare and contrast different things.
Remember this!
The antonyms of good are bad, poor, and inferior. These words describe the opposite of something that is satisfactory, desirable, or of high quality. Use them to evaluate job performance, describe product quality, compare and contrast different things.
