Be Taken Bad

Pronunciation: /bi ˈteɪkən bæd/

Definitions of be taken bad

verb A word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, such as 'be taken'.

Example Sentences

A1 If you eat too much candy, you might be taken bad.

A2 She was taken bad after eating seafood at the party.

B1 The medication caused him to be taken bad with severe side effects.

B2 The new vaccine has been known to make some people be taken bad for a few days.

C1 The food poisoning left him so ill that he had to be taken bad to the hospital.

C2 Her allergies were so severe that she had to be taken bad to the emergency room.

Examples of be taken bad in a Sentence

formal It is not uncommon for a person's words to be taken in a bad way due to miscommunication.

informal I hope my joke doesn't get taken the wrong way and be taken bad.

slang I didn't mean to offend her, I didn't expect my comment to be taken bad.

figurative His actions were misinterpreted and be taken bad by those around him.

Grammatical Forms of be taken bad

• past tense: was taken bad
• plural: are taken bad
• comparative: more taken bad
• superlative: most taken bad
• present tense: is taken bad
• future tense: will be taken bad
• perfect tense: has been taken bad
• continuous tense: is being taken bad
• singular: is taken bad
• positive degree: taken bad
• infinitive: to be taken bad
• gerund: being taken bad
• participle: taken bad

Origin and Evolution of be taken bad

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'be taken bad' originated from Middle English, where 'taken' meant 'affected or seized by an illness or ailment'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase evolved to refer to feeling unwell or becoming upset or offended by something.