bad Synonyms
Another word for bad
• adjective (Context 1)
Of poor quality, below an acceptable standard, or defective.
"The restaurant received negative reviews because of its poor service."
• adjective (Context 2)
Unpleasant, unfavorable, or undesirable in nature or effect.
"We decided to postpone the outdoor concert due to the unpleasant weather."
• adjective (Context 3)
Harmful, injurious, or detrimental to health or well-being; or (of food) decayed and spoiled.
"Reading in dim light is not actually harmful for your eyes, though it can cause temporary strain."
• adjective (Context 4)
Feeling regret, guilt, sympathy, or physical discomfort.
"She felt sorry about missing her colleague's retirement party."
• adjective (Context 5)
Morally wrong, wicked, or failing to conform to ethical standards.
"The novel explores how ordinary people can be driven to commit wicked deeds."
• noun (Context 6)
That which is morally wrong, unpleasant, or of poor quality, especially when contrasted with the good.
"A wise leader learns to accept the evil along with the good."
• noun (Context 7)
In informal usage, a mistake, fault, or blameworthy error (used with a possessive pronoun, as in 'my bad').
"That was my mistake—I accidentally sent you the outdated schedule."
• adverb (Context 8)
Informally, to a great or serious degree; severely or earnestly.
"The team wanted to win the championship so badly that they practiced every day."
Opposites of bad
The opposite of bad shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: