Bad

adjective

1213 of 1546

Bad / Boring

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unadorned - Free from luxury or excess; straightforward in appearance or style

The building's design was simple and unadorned, focusing more on function than aesthetics.

verb

1214 of 1546

Bad / Afraid

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shudder - To tremble and shake, typically as a result of fear

Zeke shuddered when he saw the creepy tarantula approaching him.

noun

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1215 of 1546

Bad / Unhappy

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yowl - A loud wailing cry, especially one of pain or distress

Walking in the park, Sara heard the pained yowl of a grizzly bear caught in a trap.

noun

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1216 of 1546

Bad / Disorganized

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muddle - An untidy and disorganized state or collection

The complicated math equation looked like one giant muddle.

adjective

1217 of 1546

Bad / Disgusting

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squalid - (of a place) extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect

Squalid conditions in the apartment forced the police to take the couple's children away.

noun

1218 of 1546

Bad / Small

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gig - A single professional engagement, usually of short duration, as of jazz or rock musicians

Before they became superstars, The Beatles were playing small gigs across England.

noun

1219 of 1546

Bad / War

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tyranny - Cruel and oppressive government or rule

Josef Stalin was a brutal ruler whose tyranny killed millions of people. (related noun: Tyrant).

noun

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1220 of 1546

Bad / Angry

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rebuke - An expression of sharp disapproval or criticism

After Jimmy embarrassed his family, they all participated in a rebuke of him so that he wouldn't repeat the same mistake.

adjective

1221 of 1546

Bad / Stupid

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irresponsible - Not thinking enough or not worrying about the possible results of what you do

When Mom came home and found the house empty and the door unlocked, she told her kids that was an irresponsible thing to do

verb

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1222 of 1546

Bad / Unhappy

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retreat - To pull back or leave a position, often due to pressure, danger, or the need for rest.

After the argument, she decided to retreat to her room to calm down.

noun

1223 of 1546

Bad / Hostile

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bigot - A person who is intolerant toward those with different opinions, beliefs, or lifestyles.

He was labeled a bigot for making offensive comments about immigrants.

noun

1224 of 1546

Bad / Powerless

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cog - A member of a large organization whose job makes them feel as if they are not important.

She felt that by answering emals all day, she was just a cog in the organization - but the good-bad news is that the work is being replaced by AI.