Main Entry:

¹bad

Pronunciation:

\ˈbad\

Function:

adjective

Inflected Form(s):

worse \ˈwərs\ ; worst \ˈwərst\

Etymology:

Middle English

Date:

14th century

1 a: failing to reach an acceptable standard : poor <a bad repair job> b: unfavorable <make a bad impression> c: not fresh : spoiled <bad fish> d: not sound : dilapidated <the house was in bad condition>2 a: morally objectionable : evil <bad men> b: mischievous, disobedient <a bad dog>3: inadequate or unsuited to a purpose <a bad plan> <bad lighting>4: disagreeable, unpleasant <bad news>5 a: injurious, harmful <a bad influence> b: serious, severe <in bad trouble> <a bad cough>6: incorrect, faulty <bad grammar>7 a: suffering pain or distress <felt generally bad> b: unhealthy, diseased <bad teeth>8: sorrowful, sorry <feels bad about forgetting to call>9 a: invalid, void <a bad check> b: not able to be collected <a bad debt>10bad·der bad·dest slang a: good, great b: tough, mean

— bad·ness noun