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British pronunciation
/bæd/

Definition & Meaning of "bad"

01

having a quality that is not satisfying

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The movie was bad and not enjoyable to watch.
Bad habits can be hard to break.
1.1

morally unacceptable

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Cheating on exams is a bad choice.
Discrimination based on race or religion is morally unacceptable and considered bad.
02

(of a person) sick or unwell

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After the long run, he felt really bad.
He ate too much candy and now feels bad.
03

capable of harming

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not meeting the expected standards of performance or quality

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very intense

06

unskilled or lacking proficiency in a particular activity or task

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He ’s bad at playing the guitar, but he ’s getting better with practice.
John was bad at math, but he worked hard to pass the test.
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(of foodstuffs) not in an edible or usable condition

08

experiencing a sense of guilt or disappointment over one's actions or decisions

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She felt bad for not helping her friend when she needed it the most.
He felt bad about not keeping his promise, realizing how it affected others.
09

reproduced fraudulently

10

confer a trust upon

11

not capable of being collected

12

not working properly

13

nonstandard

14

(of a part of the body) injured or diseased

15

not financially safe or secure

Bad
01

that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency

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very much; strongly

02

with great intensity (`bad' is a nonstandard variant for `badly')

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