Bad

noun

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Bad / Dislike

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flareup - A sudden outburst or intensification of something, especially violence or emotion.

There was a flareup of violence during the protest.

adjective

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dreary - Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing

The dreary sky cast the earth in darkness, the sun nowhere in sight.

adjective

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Bad / Unfriendly

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cavalier - Showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or careless.

Don’t be so cavalier about other people’s feelings—it comes off as rude.

adjective

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Bad / Aggressive

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defiant - refusing to obey authority, sometimes even to the point of refusing to accept criticism.

Lars was a defiant child who always refused to obey his parents.

adjective

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Bad / Confused

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speechless - Unable to speak or express oneself, typically due to strong emotions such as surprise, shock, or awe.

The news of his promotion left him completely speechless, and internally joyous.

verb

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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chafe - To be annoyed or lose patience because of rules or limits

Though Ted loved his father (and boss), he chafed under his father's strict supervision, and he was looking forward to the day when his father would retire so he could run the company himself.

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Bad / Hostile

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obnoxious - Extremely unpleasant

Jared simply wanted to motivate his employees, but he didn't realize yelling at them through a megaphone was extremely obnoxious.

adjective

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Bad / Afraid

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timid - Shy and nervous, lacking confidence, and easily frightened

Though Bill liked Sally, he was too timid to ask her for a date.

verb

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Bad / Hostile

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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.

verb

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Bad / Weak

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wobble - Move unsteadily from side to side

The egg-shaped doll wobbled back and forth every time Howie touched it.

verb

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Bad / Unhappy

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frown - To lower the edges of one's mouth as an expression of displeasure or unhappiness

Roberta frowned when she found out she wasn't getting a raise.

adjective

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Bad / Unfriendly

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indifferent - Not showing or feeling interest or concern about something.

In the 1700's, the upper classes were generally indifferent to the suffering and hunger of the poor.