bad Definition
- 1of poor quality or a low standard
- 2unpleasant or unwelcome
- 3immoral or wicked
Using bad: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bad" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The coffee tasted bad.
Example
He had a bad cold last week.
Example
It's a bad idea to go out alone at night.
Example
She has a bad reputation in the industry.
bad Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with bad
Example
I feel bad for him, he lost his job and his girlfriend in the same week.
bad blood
a feeling of ill will or animosity between two people or groups
Example
There's been bad blood between them ever since the argument.
Example
I can't go out today, it's a bad hair day.
Summary: bad in Brief
The word 'bad' [bæd] is an adjective that describes something of poor quality or low standard, unpleasant or unwelcome, or immoral or wicked. It can be used to describe anything from coffee to a person's reputation. Phrases like 'feel bad for someone' and 'bad blood' are common idiomatic expressions.
