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