Meaning of the word bad in English

What does bad mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bad

US /bæd/

UK /bæd/

of poor quality or low standard

Example:

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The food at that restaurant was really bad.

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He made a bad decision.

Synonym:

poor inferior substandard

Antonym:

good excellent superb

unpleasant or unwelcome

Example:

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We received some bad news.

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The weather was really bad for our picnic.

Synonym:

unfavorable unpleasant unwelcome

Antonym:

good pleasant welcome

serious or severe

Example:

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He suffered a bad injury.

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The economic situation is looking very bad.

Synonym:

severe serious grave

Antonym:

minor slight mild

badly or poorly

Example:

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He plays tennis very bad.

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Things went bad for them.

Synonym:

poorly terribly awfully

Antonym:

well excellently