Bad Habit

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /bæd ˈhæbɪt/

Definitions of bad habit

noun habit - a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up

Example Sentences

A1 Eating junk food every day is a bad habit.

A2 Not brushing your teeth before bed is a bad habit.

B1 Spending too much time on social media can become a bad habit.

B2 Procrastinating on important tasks is a bad habit that can be hard to break.

C1 Engaging in negative self-talk is a bad habit that can affect your mental health.

C2 Ignoring feedback from others is a bad habit that can hinder personal growth.

Examples of bad habit in a Sentence

formal It is important to break any bad habit that may be hindering your productivity.

informal I know it's a bad habit, but I can't help biting my nails when I'm nervous.

slang Eating junk food late at night is such a bad habit, bro.

figurative Procrastination is a bad habit that can slowly chip away at your success.

Grammatical Forms of bad habit

plural

bad habits

comparative

worse habit

superlative

worst habit

present tense

has a bad habit

future tense

will have a bad habit

perfect tense

has had a bad habit

continuous tense

is having a bad habit

singular

a bad habit

positive degree

good habit

infinitive

to have a bad habit

gerund

having a bad habit

participle

had a bad habit

Origin and Evolution of bad habit

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin and Old French
Story behind the word: The phrase 'bad habit' originated from the Latin word 'habitum', meaning 'condition or state of being'. It was later influenced by the Old French word 'habit' meaning 'dress or attire'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a consistent behavior or practice, the term 'bad habit' evolved to refer to a negative or undesirable behavior that is difficult to break.