bad

adjective29 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.1

A very common intensifier.

A strong intensifier.

Highlights that something is bad in particular.

Highlights that something is bad in particular.

A strong, often emotive intensifier.

A moderate intensifier.

A very strong, hyperbolic intensifier.

So bad it is ridiculous or absurd.

Informal phrase meaning 'good' or 'quite good'.

Sense: not good; serious. Refers to a current state.

Sense: guilty/sorry. Refers to feeling remorse or guilt.

Sense: not good; serious. Refers to an apparent state.

Sense: not good; serious. Refers to an auditory impression.

Sense: not good; serious. Refers to a change of state.

Sense: not safe to eat. Indicates food has spoiled.

Sense: not safe to eat. Refers to the odor of spoiled food.

Sense: not safe to eat. Refers to the flavor of spoiled food.

Sense: not safe to eat. Indicates food has spoiled.

Indicates something is harmful or has a negative effect on someone or something.

Indicates a lack of skill or ability in a certain area.

Used with 'feel' to express guilt or regret about something.