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bad
/bæːd/
noun
Error, mistake.
An item (or kind of item) of merchandise with negative value; an unwanted good.
adjective
Unfavorable; negative; not good.
"Abducting children is bad for mothers."
Not suitable or fitting.
"Do you think it is a bad idea to confront him directly?"
Not appropriate, of manners etc.
"It is bad manners to talk with your mouth full."
adverb
Badly.
"I didn't do too bad in the last exam."
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