Bad

verb

1405 of 1530

Bad / Unfriendly

audio

shoo - To make a person or animal go away by making noices and waving one's arms at them.

Ashok shooed away the media who kept taking pictures of him.

adjective

1406 of 1530

Bad / Unfriendly

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standoffish - Unfriendly or distant in behavior, often seeming cold or aloof.

People often think he's standoffish, but he's just shy around new people.

noun

1407 of 1530

Bad / Dangerous

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beast - Something or somebody very difficult or unpleasant to deal with.

He acted like a beast when he lost his temper, and shouted at the top of his lungs and threw dishes.

adjective

1408 of 1530

Bad / Disorganized

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dicey - Risky or dangerous; uncertain.

It’s a bit dicey to invest in that startup—it hasn’t proven itself yet.

noun

1409 of 1530

Bad / Nervous

audio

frenzy - Wild, extreme, and uncontrolled behavior or mental agitation

Saigon was in a frenzy of chaotic activity at the end of April 1975 as the Viet Cong entered the city and the last Americans left by helicopter.

noun

1410 of 1530

Bad / Crazy

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blabbermouth - An overly talkative person who speaks without thinking.

Don't tell Jerry things you don't want others to know about, because you can’t trust a blabbermouth with secrets.

verb

See noun

1411 of 1530

Bad / Small

audio

nibble - Show cautious interest in a project or proposal

Many potential buyers would nibble at the vacant apartment, which took up the real estate agent's entire day but did not guarantee a sale.

verb

1412 of 1530

Bad / Disgusting

audio

slobber - Have saliva dripping copiously from the mouth

St. Bernards may be lovable dogs, but their constant slobbering is a turn-off for many people.

adjective

1413 of 1530

Bad / Afraid

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horrified - Filled with horror or shock.

She was horrified when she saw the damage the fire had done to her home.

noun

1414 of 1530

Bad / War

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atrocity - An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury

In a terrible atrocity, after winning the battle the victorious army set fire to the enemy's village, killing most of its inhabitants.

adjective

1415 of 1530

Bad / Pain

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afflicted - Suffering from a serious problem, illness, or pain, be it mental or physical.

Many people are afflicted with anxiety in high-pressure situations.

noun

1416 of 1530

Bad / Bad

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mobster - A member of an organized crime group, a gangster involved in illegal activities, such as drug trafficking, extortion, or racketeering.

The film tells the story of a young mobster rising through the ranks of the Mafia.