1noun
that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency
“take the bad with the good”
01 Word definition
bad
3 letters · 1 vowel · 2 consonants
Is BAD a word?
Yes. BAD is a 3-letter noun. that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
B-A-DHow do you spell BAD?
BAD contains 3 letters, begins with B, and ends with D.
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2adjective
having undesirable or negative qualities
“a bad report card”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗badness
02 Letter breakdown
How is BAD spelled?
B1A2D3
03 Word-game status
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About BAD.
How do you spell BAD?
BAD is spelled B-A-D. It contains 3 letters.