Meaning & Definition
noun
an unfavorable or negative situation.
We must find a way to turn this bad into something good.
adjective
of poor quality; inferior.
The restaurant received bad reviews from customers.
not good or favorable.
I had a bad day at work today.
morally unacceptable or wrong.
Stealing is a bad thing to do.
unpleasant or harmful.
This medicine has some bad side effects.
in a state of disrepair or rundown.
The old house was in bad shape.
Etymology
Old English 'bædd', of uncertain origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bad news:
Unpleasant information or a discouraging situation.
bad attitude:
A negative or uncooperative mindset.
bad breath:
Unpleasant-smelling breath.
bad hair day:
A day when one's hair looks unmanageable or unattractive.
Slang Meanings
Cool or impressive.
That new car is really bad!
In poor health or condition.
He feels bad after that workout.