Bad
/bæd/noun
Of poor quality or low standard; unpleasant or unfavorable.
Did you know?In medieval times, 'bad' was often associated with moral failings, linking it to both sin and physical illness, making it a powerful term in spiritual discourse.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*bada
“having a bad condition or quality, linked to misfortune or ill-favor.”
Old English
OE
bǣd
“evil, wicked, or morally corrupt.”
Middle English
ME
badde
“evil, wicked, or unfortunate.”
Modern English
Eng
bad
“of poor quality, used in various contexts to signify negativity or detriment.”