bad

A1
Pronunciation
/bæːd/
/bɛd/
/bæd/
/beəd/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Error, mistake.

2 Definition

An item (or kind of item) of merchandise with negative value; an unwanted good.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To issue a command; to tell.

Example Sentences
  • He bade me come in.
2 Definition

To invite; to summon.

Example Sentences
  • She was bidden to the wedding.
3 Definition

To utter a greeting or salutation.

4 Definition

To shell (a walnut).

Adjective
20 definition(s)
1 Definition

Unfavorable; negative; not good.

Example Sentences
  • Abducting children is bad for mothers.
2 Definition

Not suitable or fitting.

Example Sentences
  • Do you think it is a bad idea to confront him directly?
3 Definition

Not appropriate, of manners etc.

Example Sentences
  • It is bad manners to talk with your mouth full.
4 Definition

Unhealthy; liable to cause health problems.

Example Sentences
  • Lard is bad for you. Smoking is bad for you, too. Grapes are bad for dogs but not for humans.
5 Definition

Sickly, unhealthy, unwell.

Example Sentences
  • I went to the hospital to see how my grandfather was doing. Unfortunately, he's in a bad state.
6 Definition

Not behaving; behaving badly; misbehaving; mischievous or disobedient.

Example Sentences
  • Stop being bad, or you will get a spanking!
7 Definition

Tricky; stressful; unpleasant.

Example Sentences
  • Divorce is usually a bad experience for everybody involved.
8 Definition

Evil; wicked.

Example Sentences
  • Be careful. There are bad people in the world.
9 Definition

Faulty; not functional.

Example Sentences
  • I had a bad headlight.
10 Definition

(of food) Spoiled, rotten, overripe.

Example Sentences
  • These apples have gone bad.
11 Definition

(of breath) Malodorous; foul.

Example Sentences
  • Bad breath is not pleasant for anyone.
12 Definition

False; counterfeit; illegitimate.

Example Sentences
  • They were caught trying to pass bad coinage.
13 Definition

Unskilled; of limited ability; not good.

Example Sentences
  • He's a bad gardener; everything he tries to grow ends up dying.
14 Definition

Of poor physical appearance.

Example Sentences
  • I don't look bad in this dress, do I?
15 Definition

Bold and daring.

16 Definition

Good, superlative, excellent, cool.

Example Sentences
  • Man, that new car you bought is bad!
17 Definition

(of a need, want, or pain) Severe, urgent.

Example Sentences
  • He is in bad need of a haircut.
18 Definition

Overly promiscuous, licentious.

19 Definition

(of a draft/check) Not covered by funds on account.

Example Sentences
  • He gave me a bad check.
20 Definition

Fantastic.

Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Badly.

Example Sentences
  • I didn't do too bad in the last exam.