ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Bad

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Bad is an adjective meaning unpleasant, harmful, unsuccessful, or of low quality.

Meaning

unpleasant, harmful, unsuccessful, or of low quality.

Synonyms for bad

Depending on context, synonyms include poor, harmful, unfavorable.

Antonyms for bad

Common opposites include good, excellent.

Better Words for Bad

Formal

adverse

Professional

ineffective

Business

unsatisfactory

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