Bad
Adjective
UK
/bæd/
US
/bæd/
Definition
Unpleasant, harmful, poor in quality, or morally wrong.
Example
"This food smells bad."
"She felt bad about forgetting her friend’s birthday and promised to make it up later."
"Smoking is bad for your health because it damages your lungs and increases serious health risks."
Explanation
“Bad” describes something unpleasant, harmful, or of poor quality. It can refer to things, situations, or even behavior. For example, spoiled food tastes bad, or a “bad day” means everything went wrong. It can also describe someone’s actions when they do something wrong or hurtful.