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as in unacceptable
falling short of a standard
a bad first attempt at making meat loaf resulted in a soggy, inedible mess
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as in evil
not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable
stealing is just plain bad
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as in harmful
causing or capable of causing harm
sitting too close to the television is said to be bad for the eyes
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as in naughty
engaging in or marked by childish misbehavior
the children were bad, so they didn't get dessert
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as in sad
feeling unhappiness
hearing about the world's miseries always makes him feel bad
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as in defective
having a fault
a bad video connection that is causing some picture loss
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as in rotten
having undergone organic breakdown
I think the milk has turned bad
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as in unpleasant
not giving pleasure to the mind or senses
the air in the damp basement had a very bad smell
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as in terrible
of low quality
bad shoes that fell apart within a week
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as in poorly
temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body
I've been feeling bad all week with this cold
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as in null
having no legal or binding force
all known claims on the property were dismissed by the court as bad
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as in malicious
slang
having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it
with all of his tattoos and piercings, that skinhead looks like one really bad dude
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as in badly
in an unsatisfactory way
you didn't do too bad on the treadmill test
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as in wrong
that which is morally unacceptable
there's bad and good in people of every race and nationality
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bad news
bad weather
bad luck
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Recent Examples of bad
Adam Digby, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
And there’s a solution also for it, which is good parenting versus bad parenting.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
J. Richard Gott, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2021
The researchers think that by expelling their bad-tasting innards when fish are nibbling nearby, sea squirts may drive the fish away.
—Elizabeth Preston, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2015
Joe George, Men's Health, 16 Feb. 2023
Then a new big bad entered the arena.
—Peter Rubin, Longreads, 15 Apr. 2022
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Juventus need to sign a defender With Bremer and Cabal expected to miss the rest of the campaign, the Bianconeri backline has been struggling, the selection problems for Motta being made worse by the slight issues affecting both Danilo and the highly coveted Andrea Cambiaso.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
And there’s a solution also for it, which is good parenting versus bad parenting.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
Adverb
Ignoring one of them can lead you to bad-looking maps no one would prefer.
—J. Richard Gott, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2021
The researchers think that by expelling their bad-tasting innards when fish are nibbling nearby, sea squirts may drive the fish away.
—Elizabeth Preston, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2015
Noun
In the Avenge the Earth storyline, those big bads included Apocalypse, the first mutant, and, of course, Kang the Conqueror.
—Joe George, Men's Health, 16 Feb. 2023
Then a new big bad entered the arena.
—Peter Rubin, Longreads, 15 Apr. 2022
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Rangers: After winning the Presidents’ Trophy last year, the Rangers viewed a conference final loss to the eventual champions as an unacceptable result.Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Given how much aid the United States has already provided to Ukraine, there is not much room for Washington to expand the flow of arms quantitatively, and further qualitative increases would entail unacceptable escalation risks.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Millions of people around the world celebrate the Persian festival of Yalda, which marks the sunrise after the longest night of the year, said to be the night evil forces held the most power.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Much like 2014’s Ouija, a group of tedious teens unleash an evil entity haunting a specific set of tarot cards.Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Although the kidneys should flush any harmful products out of the system, large quantities can be damaging, and could even lead to kidney failure.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Targeting children with a harmful product and lying about its safety violates the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, said Skrmetti.Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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From horrifying films about a snowman going on a murderous rampage to those about folkloric Christmas demons who terrorize naughty families, there are plenty of grown-ups-only holiday movies that will make for an exciting kid-free movie night.Lydia Price, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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Use barrier protection like condoms: Birth control pills and other contraceptive approaches that do not provide a physical barrier between both of your naughty bits will not protect you against STIs.Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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However, sad to say, Gmail accounts remain a prime target for attackers of all sorts and understanding the threat is key to getting a grip on mitigating it.Davey Winder, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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What kids gain from taking charge of their own feelings Having strong emotional regulation skills doesn’t mean kids won’t feel sad, angry, or frustrated — that’s part of being human.Amy Morin, Contributor, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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In a statement to Digital Trends, LG said the LED TVs, which weigh up to 101.2 pounds with stands, aren't defective on their own.Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2023
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Jurors in Gwinnett County, northeast of Atlanta, returned the verdict in the years-long civil case involving what the plaintiffs’ lawyers called dangerously defective roofs on Ford pickup trucks, lawyer James Butler Jr. said.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2022
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Millennial comedians let rotten bureaucrats go unprotested.Armond White, National Review, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, if the new Council commission ended up pushing rotten ideas like getting rid of term limits, then the mayor’s commission could issue their own proposals, which would automatically supersede the Council’s measures from the ballot.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Good palliative care can ensure that patients avoid unpleasant breathlessness, pain, nausea, and other symptoms.Mark Taubert, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, however, many people described unpleasant feelings associated with December.Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Bad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bad. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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