Bad

verb

1261 of 1546

Bad / Weak

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dissipate - To cause something to become weaker until it gradually disappears

Because of his uncontrollable temper, Max dissipated whatever goodwill there had been in the marriage.

adjective

1262 of 1546

Bad / Stupid

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hokey - Mawkishly sentimental

"It's a Wonderful Life" is considered hokey and superficial by many people, but it never fails to bring a tear to the eye.

noun

1263 of 1546

Bad / Dangerous

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turmoil - A state of agitation or turbulence.

The turmoil caused by the rush of water going in all directions over the rapids was dangerous for swimmers.

adjective

1264 of 1546

Bad / Stupid

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flaky - Crazy or eccentric

Watching a Christopher Walken movie is always interesting, because he always portrays people with flaky, strange, and unusual personalities.

verb

1265 of 1546

Bad / Pain

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wince - To give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress

Tiger winced as he realized he had hit the ball too far beyond the hole.

noun

1266 of 1546

Bad / Stupid

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dunce - A derogatory term used to ridicule someone who is not very clever, or who does not learn easily.

Being called the dunce of the class motivated Joe to work harder and he finished top of the class. Now sometimes he puts on a joker's costume to make fun of those who used to make fun of him.

noun

See verb

1267 of 1546

Bad / Pain

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burden - something you carry or withstand with much difficulty.

Financial debt can be a huge burden on families.

adjective

1268 of 1546

Bad / Disorganized

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tipsy - Slightly drunk

After consuming two beers in only 30 minutes, Jesse was feeling a bit tipsy.

adjective

1269 of 1546

Bad / Crazy

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daffy - Silly, different, strange, and funny

Fred had a twirled mustache and wore an oddly colored suit, but the town's residents simply viewed him as daffy instead of someone to be afraid of.

noun

1270 of 1546

Bad / Small

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twinge - A small, sudden, sharp localized pain

Ray felt a twinge of pain when he lifted the heavy box without bending his knees.

noun

1271 of 1546

Bad / Afraid

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trepidation - A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen

Ellen was filled with trepidation as she walked through the dark forest.

adjective

1272 of 1546

Bad / Mistake

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indiscreet - Saying something that should be private, showing a lack of judgment,

John realized that he had been indiscreet when he revealed on the job interview as a financial advisor that he had lost all his money in the stock market.