BETTER WORD FINDER

Better Words for “bad”

Context matters more than simply choosing a longer synonym.

Formal

adverse

Use this option when the formal context matches your meaning.

Professional

ineffective

Use this option when the professional context matches your meaning.

Business

unsatisfactory

Use this option when the business context matches your meaning.

General Synonyms

poorawfulharmfulunfavorable

Usage Note

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