Bad: meaning, definitions and examples

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bad

[ bæd ]

^{Context #1}

behavior

of poor quality; inferior or defective.

Synonyms

defective, inferior, poor

Examples of usage

This is a really bad movie, I wouldn't recommend watching it.
She had a bad habit of biting her nails when she was nervous.

^{Context #2}

health

not functioning correctly; unhealthy or diseased.

Synonyms

diseased, ill, unhealthy

Examples of usage

He felt really bad after eating that expired food.
The doctor said the infection was bad and needed immediate treatment.

^{Context #3}

degree

to a great or extreme extent.

Synonyms

awfully, extremely, terribly

Examples of usage

She sings really bad, I can't stand listening to her.
He failed the exam really bad, he didn't even answer half of the questions.

Translations

Translations of the word "bad" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mau

🇮🇳 बुरा

🇩🇪 schlecht

🇮🇩 buruk

🇺🇦 поганий

🇵🇱 zły

🇯🇵 悪い (warui)

🇫🇷 mauvais

🇪🇸 malo

🇹🇷 kötü

🇰🇷 나쁜 (nappeun)

🇸🇦 سيئ (sayy)

🇨🇿 špatný

🇸🇰 zlý

🇨🇳 坏 (huài)

🇸🇮 slab

🇮🇸 slæmur

🇰🇿 жаман

🇬🇪 ცუდი (tsudi)

🇦🇿 pis

🇲🇽 malo

Word origin

The word 'bad' originated from the Old English word 'bæd' which meant 'effeminate, cowardly, worthless'. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to represent something of poor quality or not functioning correctly. It has been used in English language for centuries to describe negative qualities or situations.