Bad

adjective

1021 of 1579

Bad / Hostile

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brazen - Bold and without shame

The brazen pickpocket robbed people in broad daylight.

verb

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1022 of 1579

Bad / Disorganized

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sprawl - Sit, lie, or fall with one's arms and legs spread out in an ungainly or awkward way

Keith was going to spend his whole weekend sprawled out on the couch instead of doing chores.

adjective

1023 of 1579

Bad / Bad

audio

dreadful - Very bad or unpleasant

Jimmy's mother shouted, 'Shut off that dreadful music or I think it will drive me crazy.'

noun

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1024 of 1579

Bad / Dishonest

audio

scheme - A large-scale systematic plan or arrangement for attaining some particular object or putting a particular idea into effect, often through deceptive means

It's better to be honest and work hard, and not spend too much time devising or falling for schemes that are tempting shortcuts to making money.

adjective

1025 of 1579

Bad / Angry

audio

malicious - Characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm

The malicious serial killer hunted down his victims because he wanted revenge for what they had done to him.

noun

1026 of 1579

Bad / Unhappy

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despair - Having no hope that things will get better.

Alan sank into a despair that he could not overcome by himself, so he went to a therapist.

verb

1027 of 1579

Bad / Hostile

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shame - To publicly disgrace or dishonor someone, making them feel humiliated or guilty.

The media shamed the mayor when it revealed that he had accepted a bribe.

noun

1028 of 1579

Bad / Disgusting

audio

sludge - Thick, soft, wet mud or a similar viscous mixture of liquid and solid components, especially the product of an industrial or refining process

The sludge from the industrial plant was a disgusting sight as it spilled everywhere.

noun

1029 of 1579

Bad / Powerless

audio

underling - A person with a lower rank or status

The boss barked at his underlilngs without any concern for their feelings.

verb

1030 of 1579

Bad / Confused

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bumble - To act or speak in a confused manner.

Joe wasn't really ready for the test, but somehow by guessing here and there he bumbled his way into getting a passing mark.

adjective

1031 of 1579

Bad / Steal

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fake - Something that is made to seem real or true in order to trick someone.

She chose to buy a coat with fake fur because it cost so much less.

noun

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1032 of 1579

Bad / War

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ambush - A surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position.

The cavalry rode on their horses in the dry mountain area, totally unaware of the ambush that awaited them.