Bad

noun

1249 of 1579

Bad / Mistake

audio

gaffe - An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator; a blunder

When the politician made a huge gaffe at the debate, he realized he was going to lose the election.

noun

1250 of 1579

Bad / Angry

audio

outburst - A sudden release of strong emotion, usually of anger

Tired of his underperforming employees, the boss let loose with an outburst of anger that shocked everyone.

verb

1251 of 1579

Bad / Attack

audio

usurp - To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force

The scheming prince knew that he would soon usurp the throne from his father before his father was ready to give it up.

verb

1252 of 1579

Bad / Powerless

Url audio

beg - To plead or request strongly due to need or emotion.

When he lost his job, he was so hungry that he had to beg strangers for something to eat.

verb

1253 of 1579

Bad / Disorganized

audio

scramble - To mix together in a confused way

During the first week of school, the teacher has hopelessly scrambled our names and faces.

noun

1254 of 1579

Bad / Nervous

Url audio

tenterhooks - Waiting nervously for something to happen.

After the weeklong trial, we were on tenterhooks waiting for the jury to give its verdict.

verb

1255 of 1579

Bad / Unhappy

audio

sulk - To be silent, morose, and bad-tempered out of annoyance or disappointment

Charlotte sulked in silence when her mother told her she couldn't go outside to play.

noun

1256 of 1579

Bad / Stupid

audio

dork - A dull, slow-witted, or socially inept person

Jenny wanted the handsome football player to ask her to the prom, but so far, only the dorks had approached her.

adjective

1257 of 1579

Bad / Strange

Url audio

outlandish - Foreign or unfamiliar, especially in a way that seems odd or eccentric.

Her theory sounded so outlandish that no one took it seriously—until it was proven correct.

adjective

1258 of 1579

Bad / Weak

audio

wispy - Something frail, slight, feathery, or fleeting

Amy and Sam liked to lie on the grass looking up at the wispy clouds float by.

noun

1259 of 1579

Bad / Bad

audio

catastrophe - An event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster

The Great Chicago Fire was a major catastrophe that nearly destroyed the city.

verb

See noun

1260 of 1579

Bad / Hurt

audio

jab - Poke (someone or something) roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed

The thought of getting jabbed by a needle is a common fear for many people.