Bad

noun

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Bad / Strange

kluge - An ill-assorted collection of parts assembled to fulfill a particular purpose

Tim wasn't an expert, but he thought the kluge of wires on the floor didn't seem to serve a purpose.

adjective

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Bad / Confused

perplexing - Confusing and difficult to understand

Scientists find it perplexing how life's incredible complexity came out Earth's hot water all by itself.

adjective

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Bad / Unfriendly

Url

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.

verb

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Bad / War

plunder - Steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder

Seeing his chance, the pirate plundered as many gold coins as he could find on the wrecked ship.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

dire - (of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent

Finding survivors under the earthquake's rubble was a dire situation.

noun

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Bad / Attack

gangster - A member of a group of violent criminals

Dressed in a sharp suit and carrying a gun, he looked like a gangster on his way to commit a crime.

verb

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Bad / Weak

wobble - Move unsteadily from side to side

The egg-shaped doll wobbled back and forth every time Howie touched it.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

Url

cover-up - The act of concealing the truth or facts, especially by a person in authority.

The media discovered a major cover-up involving illegal funds.

noun

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Bad / Bad

disgrace - The reduced respect that is caused by doing something very bad

Matt couldn't forgive himself for the disgrace he had brought on his family by his terrible behavior

verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

snigger - To give a smothered or half-suppressed laugh

After preparing for battle, Captain Picard sniggered when he realized the aliens were not more harmful than a bunch of turtles.

adjective

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Bad / Unhappy

Url

crabby - Easily irritated or annoyed; bad-tempered.

I didn’t sleep well last night, so please don't take it personally that I’m feeling a bit crabby today.

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Bad / Pain

Url

shackles - A device, such as a chain or cuff, designed to physically limit or control a person or thing's movement.

Shackles were placed on the prisoner's feet so that he would not be able to run away and escape.