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Bad / Mistake

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culpable - Deserving to be blamed or considered responsible and guilty for something bad that happened.

The mother felt that her oldest son was more culpable for the messy bedroom than his younger brother, because he should have known better.

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Bad / Strange

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cryptic - Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure

When the lost settlement of Roanoke was discovered, the only indication that something strange had happened was a cryptic sign carved into a tree.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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achy - Experiencing a dull, persistent pain in the body, often due to illness or tiredness.

The construction worker's achy muscles were a sign that he needed a vacation.

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Bad / Disgusting

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hideous - Ugly or disgusting to look at

The Elephant Man was famous for being so hideous that he had to cover his face everywhere he went.

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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.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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intrusive - Interfering with someone's privacy or personal space.

The constant notifications on his phone felt intrusive while he was trying to focus.

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Bad / Hostile

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confrontational - Tending to deal with situations in an aggressive or argumentative way.

The manager’s confrontational tone created tension among the staff.

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Bad / Confused

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nebulous - Unclear, vague, or ill-defined — lacking definite form or limits.

His explanation was so nebulous that no one really understood what he meant.

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Bad / Old

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doddering - Tremble or totter, typically because of old age

Hiram may have been a doddering old man, but his mind was much steadier than his body.

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Bad / Dirty

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shabby - In poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care

Tom didn't like walking around because people would see his shabby shoes that were falling apart.

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Bad / Dishonest

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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.

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Bad / Unhappy

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miserable - Very unhappy or sad — feeling deep emotional pain or sorrow.

She felt miserable after failing the exam she studied so hard for.