Bad

noun

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Bad / Hurt

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ruffian - A bully, someone who is violent toward others

Stalin maintained control by using an army of ruffians who would treat violently anyone who did not cooperate.

adjective

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Bad / Afraid

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paranoid - Unreasonably or obsessively suspicious or fearful, especially of others' intentions.

The character in the movie became increasingly paranoid, believing she was being followed.

noun

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Bad / Weak

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foible - A minor fault or weakness in someone's character.

Before going to sleep, Alan prayed "I am sorry about the terrible thing I did today, but please forgive me because You know that all people make mistakes and have foibles."

noun

See verb

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Bad / Dirty

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blot - A stain that discolors or ruins the apperance of something.

Whenever John applied for a job, the time he had spent in jail was a blot on his past that made it hard for him to be accepted for the position.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

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stark - A difference that is extremely apparent when two things are compared with each other

The difference in electricity usage in South Korea versus North Korea paints a stark contrast when comparing the two countries.

verb

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Bad / Dangerous

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burst - To suddenly break apart, spilling its contents, usually as a result of internal pressure.

The old rusted water main under the street burst, causing the road above to flood.

noun

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Bad / Old

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relic - An object, tradition, or system from the past that continues to exist.

During the dig, the archeological team found some relics from thousands of years ago.

adjective

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Bad / Unhappy

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dour - A stern, harsh, or gloomy attitude or facial expression

Every morning, Bob's boss met him with a dour expression that made it hard to start the day with a positive and happy attitude.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

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clammy - Unpleasantly damp and sticky or slimy to touch

Ellie knew she made a bad impression when she offered Stan a clammy handshake.

adjective

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Bad / Stupid

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preposterous - Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.

When Sandy's stock broker called and suggested that he sell half his stocks because he felt the market was overvalued, Sandy thought the idea was preposterous - but it turned out that his stock broker was right.

noun

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Bad / Hostile

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heretic - A person who holds beliefs that contradict the official teachings of a field, discipline, or religion.

Galileo was branded a heretic for challenging the dominant ideas of the time.

adjective

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Bad / Dangerous

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volatile - An unstable situation that is likely to get worse quickly

Victor realized that he had created a volatile chemical that could easily explode if he wasn't very careful