bad
word
/ˈbæd/
BAD
/bˈæd/
BAD
Definition
Not good in any way; harmful, unpleasant, or of low quality. It can describe feelings, behavior, conditions, or things that are wrong or unwanted.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in informal and formal speech. Often paired with nouns like 'decision,' 'weather,' or 'news.' Avoid using 'bad' for very serious or specific medical or moral issues where precise terms are better.
Spanish: malo - malPortuguese (BR): mauPortuguese (PT): mauChinese (Simplified): 坏Chinese (Traditional): 壞Hindi: बुराArabic: سيئBengali: খারাপRussian: плохойJapanese: 悪いVietnamese: xấuKorean: 나쁜Turkish: kötüUrdu: براIndonesian: buruk
Example Sentences
She felt bad about missing the party.
basic
This milk smells bad; do not drink it.
basic
He did a bad job cleaning his room.
basic
I’m having a bad day; everything seems to go wrong.
natural
Don’t feel bad; mistakes happen to everyone.
natural
The movie was bad, but it had some funny moments.
natural