Bad
Notable family name
Bad is the basic word for what is undesirable, harmful, or of low quality—the opposite of good.
A bad movie disappoints; bad weather ruins plans; a bad person causes harm.
Bad can mean severe: a bad cold, bad news.
In slang, bad flips to mean good or impressive: That song is bad.
To feel bad is to feel guilty or unwell.
My bad acknowledges a mistake.
As a noun, the bad refers to negative things generally: Take the good with the bad.
Lacking sufficient resources
- inferiorOf lower rank
- substandardBelow required quality
- defectiveHaving inherent faults
- flawedHaving faults or imperfections
shoddy · faulty · lousy · terrible · awful · mediocre · inadequate · unsatisfactory
Profound moral wickedness
- wickedEvil or slang-excellent
- immoralContrary to ethical principles
- corruptDishonest, open to bribes
- sinfulViolating moral law
villainous · malicious · vile · nefarious · wrongful · unethical · depraved · malevolent
Apt to cause harm
- harmfulCausing damage or injury
- toxicCapable of causing harm
- unhealthyHarmful to wellbeing
- damagingCausing loss or injury
detrimental · hazardous · injurious · destructive · poisonous · noxious · unsafe · deleterious
Calm or fashionable
- awesomeExtremely impressive or overwhelming
- sickUnwell or impressively cool
- wickedEvil or slang-excellent
- toughDurable and strong
fierce · dope · fire · killer · mean · nasty · hardcore · raw
Decomposed or corrupt
- spoiledRuined or overindulged
- rancidDecomposed fat's quality
- staleNo longer fresh
- moldyCovered in fungal growth
decayed · putrid · sour · off · expired · decomposed · fetid · tainted
Weighty and requiring attention
- severeExtremely harsh or strict
- graveSerious and worrying
- criticalExpressing disapproval or importance
- acuteIntensely severe or perceptive
dire · intense · extreme · harsh · grievous · terrible · nasty · awful
Playfully causing trouble
- naughtyMildly disobedient
- disobedientRefusing to follow orders
- unrulyDifficult to control
- misbehavingConducting oneself improperly
troublesome · wayward · rebellious · defiant · undisciplined · rowdy · disruptive · bratty
Expressing regret or apology
- guiltyResponsible for wrongdoing
- remorsefulFeeling guilt for wrongdoing
- regretfulFeeling sorrow over actions
- ashamedFeeling guilt and disgrace
contrite · apologetic · conscience · penitent · rueful · sheepish · uncomfortable · troubled
poor
Lacking sufficient resources
- inferiorOf lower rank
- substandardBelow required quality
- defectiveHaving inherent faults
flawed · shoddy · faulty · lousy · terrible · awful · mediocre · inadequate · unsatisfactory · second-rate
evil
Profound moral wickedness
sinful · villainous · malicious · vile · nefarious · wrongful · unethical · depraved · malevolent · heinous
dangerous
Apt to cause harm
damaging · detrimental · hazardous · injurious · destructive · poisonous · noxious · unsafe · deleterious · pernicious
cool
Calm or fashionable
- awesomeExtremely impressive or overwhelming
- sickUnwell or impressively cool
- wickedEvil or slang-excellent
tough · fierce · dope · fire · killer · mean · nasty · hardcore · raw · hard
rotten
Decomposed or corrupt
moldy · decayed · putrid · sour · off · expired · decomposed · fetid · tainted · turned
serious
Weighty and requiring attention
- severeExtremely harsh or strict
- graveSerious and worrying
- criticalExpressing disapproval or importance
acute · dire · intense · extreme · harsh · grievous · terrible · nasty · awful · painful
mischievous
Playfully causing trouble
- naughtyMildly disobedient
- disobedientRefusing to follow orders
- unrulyDifficult to control
misbehaving · troublesome · wayward · rebellious · defiant · undisciplined · rowdy · disruptive · bratty · impish
sorry
Expressing regret or apology
- guiltyResponsible for wrongdoing
- remorsefulFeeling guilt for wrongdoing
- regretfulFeeling sorrow over actions
ashamed · contrite · apologetic · conscience · penitent · rueful · sheepish · uncomfortable · troubled · uneasy
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- Michael JacksonThriller, Billie Jean, Beat It, moonwalk, Neverland
- Cell Deathapoptosis, necrosis, ferroptosis, Bcl-2, extrinsic pathway
- Midwest RiversMississippi River, Missouri River, Arkansas River, Ohio, Illinois