Bad Person

Pronunciation: /bæd ˈpɜːrsən/

Definitions of bad person

noun a person who behaves in a morally wrong or evil way

Example Sentences

A1 He is a bad person because he stole my lunch.

A2 She is a bad person for spreading rumors about her coworkers.

B1 The bad person was caught red-handed stealing from the store.

B2 It is important to be cautious around bad people who may try to take advantage of you.

C1 The criminal was known as a bad person in the community for his violent behavior.

C2 Despite his charm, he revealed himself to be a truly bad person with his deceitful actions.

Examples of bad person in a Sentence

formal It is unethical to label someone as a bad person without considering the full context of their actions.

informal I don't want to hang out with him anymore, he's just a bad person.

slang She's a total jerk, a real bad person.

figurative His heart was as black as coal, truly a bad person.

Grammatical Forms of bad person

• past tense: was a bad person
• plural: bad people
• comparative: worse person
• superlative: worst person
• present tense: is a bad person
• future tense: will be a bad person
• perfect tense: has been a bad person
• continuous tense: is being a bad person
• singular: a bad person
• positive degree: bad person
• infinitive: to be a bad person
• gerund: being a bad person
• participle: bad person

Origin and Evolution of bad person

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The term 'bad person' originated from Old English, where 'bad' meant inferior or wicked, and 'person' referred to an individual.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'bad person' evolved to encompass individuals who are morally corrupt or engage in harmful behavior.