the bad

noun
UK: /ðə bæd/
US: /ðə bæd/

  1. People who do wrong or evil things; bad people.

    1. The police are trying to catch the bad. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hero always triumphs over the bad in the end showing goodness prevailing. [ ] [ ]

  2. That which is morally wrong or evil; the negative aspect of something.

    1. We must fight the bad with all our might. [ ] [ ]
    2. Focusing only on the bad can prevent you from seeing any positive aspects. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

evil wickedness

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the bad" in English means: People who do wrong or evil things; bad people., That which is morally wrong or evil; the negative aspect of something..

The phonetic transcription of "the bad" is /ðə bæd/ in British English and /ðə bæd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the bad": evil, wickedness.

Example usage of "the bad": "The police are trying to catch the bad.". More examples on the page.