Bad

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rampant - marked by a menacing wildness, extravagance, or absence of restraint

After World War I, the German economy entered a period of rampant inflation that destabilized it's society and paved the way for the rise of Nazism.

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Bad / Pain

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anguish - Severe mental or physical pain or suffering

With her personal and professional life in disarray, Jenny's anguish was often too much for her to bear.

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Bad / Powerless

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dependent - Needing the support of something or someone in order to survive or succeed.

He lived in a cheap basement apartment rather than stay in his parents' house, because he didn't want to be so dependent on them.

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Bad / Unhappy

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jarring - Causing a sudden, unpleasant, or shocking effect.

The loud and sudden fire alarm was jarring in the otherwise quiet neighborhood.

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Bad / Attack

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vindictive - Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge

In the pilgrim's nightmare, the vindictive Thanksgiving turkeys sought revenge for being eaten.

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Bad / Dishonest

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swindle - A fraudulent scheme or action

Some people think that the government taxing them is its own sort of swindle.

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Bad / Strange

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flaunt - To treat or behave in a way that shows disregard for rules or norms

He seemed to flaunt the rules, walking in late without explanation.

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Bad / Dislike

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scorn - The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt

Sheriff Otto gave his deputy a look of scorn when he asked a silly question.

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Bad / Crazy

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batty - Mad and slightly crazy, usually in a humorous way

The computer system wouldn't let Greg log on or change his password, and it was driving him batty.

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Bad / Nervous

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stickler - Someone who is very particular or fussy about a specific thing.

She spends a lot of time cleaning the house, because she's a stickler for neatness and cleanliness.

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Bad / Strange

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eerie - Strange and frightening

The woods were dark and eerie, with untold dangers lurking for Sam.

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disarray - A state of disorder or confusion.

After his weeklong illness, his thoughts were in disarray, making it hard to focus.