- bad
- I UK [bæd] / US
adjective
Word forms "bad":
adjective bad comparative worse UK [wɜː(r)s] / US [wɜrs] superlative worst UK [wɜː(r)st] / US [wɜrst]
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1) not pleasant or enjoyableThe weather was really bad – it rained all week.
She was feeling stressed after a bad day at work.
I'm afraid I have some bad news for you.
a bad dream
For people living alone, Christmas is often the worst time of the year.
2) likely to cause major problemsa bad accident/mistake/case of flu
Police used tear gas, but that just made the situation worse.
go from bad to worse:It was the worst scandal of the Clinton presidency.
In the second half of the game, things went from bad to worse.
a) likely to harm your health or your bodybad for:a bad diet
Too much salt can be bad for your heart.
b) likely to damage your success or people's opinion of youThe show got a really bad review in the Sunday paper.
bad for:Worried about bad publicity, the drug companies agreed to reduce their prices.
They are trying to develop tourism, but high crime rates are bad for business.
3)a) of very low qualityone of this year's worst films
bad management/workmanship
The show was so bad they took it off after two episodes.
b) not at all skilfulbad at (doing) something:a bad driver/teacher
I'm really bad at remembering people's names.
4)a) not appropriate or convenienta bad decision
You've been given bad advice.
I can come back later if this is a bad time for you.
b) not fair, acceptable, or reasonablea bad way to treat your customers
It's bad that you have to wait so long for an appointment.
5) used about a part of your body that is causing you pain or is not working wella bad back/leg/stomach
You shouldn't try these exercises if you have a bad heart.
6)a) behaving in a cruel, evil, or criminal wayHe's not a bad man, just very weak.
b) used about children who do not behave well or obey adults7) no longer fresh or good to eat or drinkgo bad:This milk smells bad.
It will go bad if you don't put it in the refrigerator.
8) spoken
Word forms "bad":
comparative badder superlative baddest good. This word is used mainly by young people.•feel bad (about something)
— to feel guilty or unhappy about somethingTim felt bad about leaving without saying goodbye.
- not bad- too bad
II UK [bæd] / US noun- my bad
III UK [bæd] / US adverb
Word forms "bad":
comparative worse superlative worst spokenbadly. Many people consider this use incorrectIt hurts real bad when I run.
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English dictionary. 2014.
