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bad

/bæːd/
noun
  1. Error, mistake.

  2. An item (or kind of item) of merchandise with negative value; an unwanted good.

adjective
  1. Unfavorable; negative; not good.

    "Abducting children is bad for mothers."

  2. Not suitable or fitting.

    "Do you think it is a bad idea to confront him directly?"

  3. Not appropriate, of manners etc.

    "It is bad manners to talk with your mouth full."

Synonymsbadass, evil, vicious, vile, wicked, false
Antonymsadequate, advantageous, beneficial, benevolent, choice, competent
adverb
  1. Badly.

    "I didn't do too bad in the last exam."

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