bad

1. Error, mistake.
2. An item (or kind of item) of merchandise with negative value; an unwanted good.

1. Unfavorable; negative; not good.

   Abducting children is bad for mothers.

2. Not suitable or fitting.

   Do you think it is a bad idea to confront him directly?

3. Not appropriate, of manners etc.

   It is bad manners to talk with your mouth full.

4. Unhealthy; liable to cause health problems.

   Lard is bad for you. Smoking is bad for you, too. Grapes are bad for dogs but not for humans.

5. Sickly, unhealthy, unwell.

   I went to the hospital to see how my grandfather was doing. Unfortunately, he's in a bad state.

6. Not behaving; behaving badly; misbehaving; mischievous or disobedient.

   Stop being bad, or you will get a spanking!

7. Tricky; stressful; unpleasant.

   Divorce is usually a bad experience for everybody involved.

8. Evil; wicked.

   Be careful. There are bad people in the world.

9. Faulty; not functional.

   I had a bad headlight.

10. (of food) Spoiled, rotten, overripe.

    These apples have gone bad.

11. (of breath) Malodorous; foul.

    Bad breath is not pleasant for anyone.

12. False; counterfeit; illegitimate.

    They were caught trying to pass bad coinage.

13. Unskilled; of limited ability; not good.

    He's a bad gardener; everything he tries to grow ends up dying.

14. Of poor physical appearance.

    I don't look bad in this dress, do I?

15. Bold and daring.
16. Good, superlative, excellent, cool.

    Man, that new car you bought is bad!

17. (of a need, want, or pain) Severe, urgent.

    He is in bad need of a haircut.

18. Overly promiscuous, licentious.
19. (of a draft/check) Not covered by funds on account.

    He gave me a bad check.

1. Badly.

   I didn't do too bad in the last exam.

adjective

Fantastic.

1. To issue a command; to tell.

   He bade me come in.

2. To invite; to summon.

   She was bidden to the wedding.

3. To utter a greeting or salutation.

verb

To shell (a walnut).