Badness

Pronunciation: /ˈbædnəs/

Definitions of badness

noun the quality or state of being bad; the degree to which something is bad

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like the badness of the food.

A2 The badness of the weather made us cancel our plans.

B1 The badness of the situation was overwhelming.

B2 She couldn't ignore the badness of his behavior.

C1 The badness of the crime shocked the entire community.

C2 The badness of the decision led to disastrous consequences.

Examples of badness in a Sentence

formal The badness of the situation was apparent to everyone involved.

informal I can't believe the level of badness in that movie.

slang The badness of his attitude is really starting to get on my nerves.

figurative The badness of her actions left a lasting impact on those around her.

Grammatical Forms of badness

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

Origin and Evolution of badness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'badness' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'bædnes' which means evil or wickedness.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'badness' has evolved to encompass a broader range of negative qualities and behaviors beyond just evil or wickedness.