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- [in bad]
- /ɪn bæd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in bad]
- /ɪn bæd/
Definitions of in bad words
- adjective in bad not good in any manner or degree. 1
- adjective in bad having a wicked or evil character; morally reprehensible: There is no such thing as a bad boy. 1
- adjective in bad of poor or inferior quality; defective; deficient: a bad diamond; a bad spark plug. 1
- adjective in bad inadequate or below standard; not satisfactory for use: bad heating; Living conditions in some areas are very bad. 1
- adjective in bad inaccurate, incorrect, or faulty: a bad guess. 1
- adjective in bad invalid, unsound, or false: a bad insurance claim; bad judgment. 1
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Origin of in bad
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English badde, perhaps akin to Old English bæddel hermaphrodite, bædling womanish man
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Parts of speech for In bad
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
in bad popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
in bad usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for in bad
adj in bad
- contemptible — If you feel that someone or something is contemptible, you feel strong dislike and disrespect for them.
- vile — wretchedly bad: a vile humor.
- shady — abounding in shade; shaded: shady paths.
- despicable — If you say that a person or action is despicable, you are emphasizing that they are extremely nasty, cruel, or evil.
- shameful — causing shame: shameful behavior.
Antonyms for in bad
adj in bad
- honorable — in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
- worthy — having adequate or great merit, character, or value: a worthy successor.
- reputable — held in good repute; honorable; respectable; estimable: a reputable organization.
- principled — imbued with or having moral principles (often used in combination): high-principled.
- respected — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.