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bad
adjective
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bad

How to pronounce bad:

Definition of bad:

bad (adjective):
having undesirable or negative qualities.
failing to reach an acceptable standard poor

Synonyms for bad:

abominable
atrocious
awful
bastard
brutal
bush
corked
corky
crappy
crumby
crummy
defective
deficient
deplorable
disastrous
disobedient
dissatisfactory
distressing
dreadful
evil
fearful
flawed
frightful
from hunger
hard
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Antonyms for bad:

a cut above
a1
acceptable
accomplished
accurate
admirable
agreeable
amazing
appealing
applaudable
attractive
awesome
beautiful
boss
brilliant
capital
careful
choice
classic
comforting
commendable
compatible
competent
considerate
consummate
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