bad
Translation
bad, poor, naughty, severe
Examples
This is a bad idea.
This is a bad idea.
He is bad at playing tennis.
He is bad at playing tennis.
The milk went bad.
The milk went bad.
I have a bad cold.
I have a bad cold.
Grammar Patterns
((bad)) + noun a bad day
be + ((bad)) The weather is bad.
be + ((bad)) + at + sth./-ing I am bad at singing.
feel + ((bad)) I feel bad about what happened.
Similar Words
Synonyms: poor, terrible, evil; Antonyms: good, great, excellent
Etymology
From Old English 'bæddel', a term of contempt. Its modern sense of 'not good' is not fully explained.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'bed' that is so uncomfortable it's 'bad' for your back.