bad

Definition

• n. that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency
• adj. having undesirable or negative qualities
• adj. very intense
• adj. feeling physical discomfort or pain (`tough' is occasionally used colloquially for `bad')

Word forms

Plural

bads

Comparative

worse

Superlative

worst

Example sentences

1. a.

   The weather was so bad that we couldn't go outside.

2. n.

   He always thinks that bad is better than good.

3. adv.

   She sang badly at the concert last night.