Comparative for of poor quality or a low standard
“We should have just stayed home instead of watching that bad movie.”
Comparative for having faults or errors
“AI can also be used to detect bad data or process changes that may be due to bad data.”
Comparative for damaged or defective in some way
“My access to the internet is being cut off intermittently due to a bad connection.”
Comparative for lacking in competency, experience or skill
“He was a bad carpenter who could not even use a hammer properly.”
Comparative for having a harmful effect on
“Drinking copious amounts of alcohol is bad for your health.”
Comparative for morally corrupt or evil in nature or character
“The king was a bad man who would execute anyone who opposed him.”
Comparative for cruel, unkind or hateful in nature or character
“In ancient times there lived a very bad and cruel man of extraordinary size, who ruled over every place and acted as he chose.”
Comparative for engaging in childish misbehavior
“Tim was a bad boy who refused to do as he was told.”
(of food) Comparative for decayed or putrid
“The milk is now bad after weeks of being left in the fridge.”
Comparative for severe or serious
“He was still recovering after being involved in a bad car accident.”
Comparative for distressing to the mind or senses
“He received the bad news that he would soon be out of a job.”
Comparative for sick or unwell
“I couldn't go to work today because I was feeling bad.”
(of a part of the body) Comparative for injured or painful
“The soccer player had a bad knee after falling over on the field.”
Comparative for feeling unhappy
“He felt bad because he hated his job.”
Comparative for feeling repentant
“The mother felt bad for having to discipline her son even if it was necessary.”
(of a moment or occasion) Comparative for inopportune or disadvantageous
“With property prices being so low, it is now a bad time to be putting your house up for sale.”
Comparative for unwise or unsound in judgment
“Deciding to buy this expensive sports car was a bad decision.”
Comparative for worthless or invalid
“When bad checks bounce, you may face fees, potential legal trouble, and other problems.”
(of language) Comparative for offensive or vulgar
“He would often get angry and swear at others using bad language.”
(of one's manners) Comparative for rude or impolite
“He feels justified in refusing to pay because of your bad manners.”
(of investments) Comparative for high-risk, likely to fail
“He lost half of his life savings due to a bad investment.”
(slang) Comparative for impressively bold or daring
“He was bad live, killed it on stage.”
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