Bad

noun

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Bad / Stupid

audio

folly - An action that lacks good sense, and is foolish

Karl sat on the tree branch and began cutting it, not realizing his enormous folly that he was sitting on the wrong end of the branch.

verb

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Bad / Hostile

audio

scoff - To speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way

The mayor scoffed at the ridiculous question from the reporter.

noun

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Bad / Dislike

audio

disdain - The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt

Having been wealthy his entire life, Ralph looked down with disdain on those less fortunate.

noun

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Bad / Aggressive

Url audio

imposition - An unfair or unwelcome demand or requirement placed on someone.

The sudden imposition of strict dress codes surprised the employees but they adjusted very quickly.

noun

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Bad / Small

audio

dollop - A small shapeless mass or blob of something, especially soft food

The pie's recipe called for a dollop of ice cream on top.

adjective

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Bad / Confused

audio

perplexing - Confusing and difficult to understand

Scientists find it perplexing how life's incredible complexity came out Earth's hot water all by itself.

noun

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Bad / Strange

Url audio

façade - A superficial or false appearance meant to deceive or mislead others.

Despite his smile, it was clear his happiness was just a façade.

noun

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Bad / Mistake

Url audio

misconception - A wrong and often widespread assumption based on faulty thinking or lack of information.

There’s a common misconception that bats are blind.

adjective

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Bad / Dishonest

audio

flagrant - The way an action or situation is negative in an open and obvious way

The politician came right out and asked for a bribe in a flagrant violation of the law.

noun

See verb

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Bad / Mistake

audio

fumble - An act of using the hands clumsily while doing or handling something

Owen made a major fumble on his date when he knocked over his glass of wine.

adjective

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Bad / Crazy

Url audio

delirious - In a disturbed state of mind, often due to illness or fever, leading to confusion and hallucinations.

After three sleepless nights, he was delirious and barely able to speak clearly.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

Url audio

freeloader - A person who takes advantage of others' generosity or resources without giving anything in return.

The party was full of freeloaders, people who just showed up for the free food and drinks.