{"id":1494,"date":"2017-05-19T12:57:41","date_gmt":"2017-05-19T16:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getmorevocab.com\/?p=1494"},"modified":"2019-07-09T09:59:10","modified_gmt":"2019-07-09T13:59:10","slug":"27-better-ways-say-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getmorevocab.com\/27-better-ways-say-bad\/","title":{"rendered":"28 Better Ways to Say “Very Bad”"},"content":{"rendered":"

You can do better than very\u00a0bad<\/em>. It’s a boring, imprecise term.<\/p>\n

Here are 28 descriptive adjectives you can use instead.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

terrible<\/span>, awful<\/span>, horrible<\/span><\/h2>\n

You almost certainly know these words already. We use them all as substitutes for very bad<\/em>. Note that the descriptive adjectives below are often better choices than terrible<\/em>, awful<\/em>, and horrible<\/em>.<\/p>\n

“I had a terrible day.”\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

“Marcos did a horrible job on his essay.”<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

“The Titanic is an awful movie.”<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

horrendous<\/span>, abysmal<\/span><\/h2>\n

We use horrendous <\/em>and abysmal\u00a0<\/em>as more severe forms of terrible<\/em>, horrible<\/em>, and\u00a0awful<\/em>. If terrible<\/em>, horrible<\/em>, and awful<\/em> mean “very bad,” then horrendous<\/em>\u00a0and abysmal<\/em> mean “extremely bad.”<\/p>\n

“<\/span>Trust me, you don’t want me to sing. My voice is\u00a0horrendous.”<\/span><\/p>\n

“<\/span>The president’s approval rating is absolutely abysmal. No one seems to like him.”<\/span><\/p>\n

lousy<\/span><\/h2>\n

We use\u00a0lousy<\/em>\u00a0to talk about things that are\u00a0of very poor quality.<\/p>\n

Some collocations with lousy<\/em> are\u00a0lousy job<\/em>, lousy day<\/em>, lousy idea<\/em>, lousy place, lousy teacher<\/em>, lousy student<\/em>, lousy actor<\/em>, (lousy + any profession), lousy father\/mother\/son\/daughter\/brother<\/em> etc.<\/p>\n

“<\/span>I was in a lousy mood and didn’t feel like going to the game.”<\/span><\/p>\n

“<\/span>Kenneth was a lousy student in high school, but he straightened things out in college.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo by Roger Price on Flickr<\/a>.<\/p>\n

appalling<\/span><\/h2>\n

We use\u00a0appalling<\/em> to talk about things that cause shock, horror and\/or outrage.<\/p>\n

Some collocations with appalling<\/em> are\u00a0appalling conditions<\/em>, appalling sight<\/em>, appalling sound<\/em>, appalling result<\/em>, appalling record<\/em>, and\u00a0absolutely\/positively appalling.<\/em><\/p>\n

“There have been some appalling human rights violations in that country.”<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

atrocious<\/span><\/h2>\n

We use atrocious<\/em> to\u00a0talk about things that are extremely wicked, cruel, or brutal.<\/p>\n

We can also use atrocious<\/em> to communicate that something is extremely bad.\u00a0(Dictionary.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Some collocations with atrocious<\/em> are atrocious act<\/em>, atrocious behavior<\/em>, atrocious crime<\/em>, atrocious law<\/em>, and atrocious language.<\/em><\/p>\n

“The prosecutor is seeking the maximum penalty for this atrocious crime.”<\/span> <\/span>(atrocious<\/em> = shockingly wicked, cruel)<\/p>\n

“The weather has been atrocious. I haven’t seen the sun in weeks.”<\/span> <\/span>(atrocious <\/em>= extremely bad)<\/p>\n

dreadful<\/span><\/h2>\n

We use dreadful <\/em>to talk about things that involve great suffering, fear, or unhappiness.<\/p>\n

We also use dreadful<\/em> to talk about things that are extremely disagreeable.<\/p>\n

We can also use use dreadful<\/em> to talk about people who are unwell or troubled. (Oxford Dictionaries<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Some collocations with dreadful<\/em> are dreadful disease<\/em>, dreadful condition<\/em>, dreadful storm<\/em>, dreadful news<\/em>, dreadful sight<\/em>, dreadful scene<\/em>, dreadful state<\/em>, and\u00a0dreadful day<\/em>.<\/p>\n

“Cancer is a dreadful disease.”<\/span><\/span> (dreadful<\/em> = involving great suffering)<\/p>\n

“Karen had an absolutely dreadful day at work.”<\/span> (dreadful<\/em> = extremely disagreeable)<\/p>\n

“I feel dreadful. I need some sleep.”<\/span> <\/span>(dreadful<\/em> = unwell)<\/p>\n

dire<\/span><\/h2>\n

We use dire<\/em> to talk about things that are\u00a0extremely serious or urgent. (Oxford Dictionaries<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Some collocations with dire<\/em> are dire situation<\/em>,\u00a0dire prediction<\/em>, dire moment<\/em>,\u00a0in dire straits <\/em>(in a very bad situation), \u00a0<\/em>and dire condition.<\/em><\/p>\n

“Climatologists are making dire predictions about the future of the planet.”<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

gruesome<\/span>, grisly<\/span><\/h2>\n

We use gruesome <\/em>and grisly\u00a0<\/em>to talk about things that cause horror and disgust.<\/p>\n

Some collocations with gruesome<\/em> are gruesome scene<\/em>, gruesome image<\/em>, gruesome case<\/em>, gruesome account<\/em>, gruesome story<\/em>, gruesome crime<\/em>, gruesome murder<\/em>, gruesome picture<\/em>, gruesome death<\/em>, gruesome accident<\/em>, and gruesome details<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Some collocations with grisly<\/em> are grisly death<\/em>, grisly horror<\/em>, grisly details<\/em>, grisly spectacle<\/em>, grisly photos<\/em>,\u00a0grisly task<\/em>, grisly beast<\/em>, grisly terror<\/em>, and grisly business<\/em>.<\/p>\n

“The article gives all the gruesome details of the murder.”<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

“The jury was shown all the grisly photos of the crime scene.”<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

disastrous<\/span><\/h2>\n

We use disastrous<\/em> to talk about things that cause a lot of damage.<\/p>\n

Some collocations with disastrous<\/em> are disastrous consequences<\/em>, disastrous fire<\/em>, disastrous flood<\/em>, disastrous event<\/em>, disastrous day<\/em>, disastrous situation<\/em>, disastrous experience<\/em>, and disastrous result<\/em>.<\/p>\n

“The storm was disastrous. It caused millions of dollars in damages.”<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

catastrophic<\/span><\/h2>\n

We use catastrophic<\/em> to talk about things\u00a0that involve or cause great damage or suffering. (Oxford Dictionaries<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Some collocations with catastrophic<\/em> are catastrophic accident<\/em>, catastrophic event<\/em>, catastrophic failure<\/em>, catastrophic experience<\/em>, catastrophic result<\/em>,\u00a0catastrophic decision<\/em>, catastrophic illness<\/em>, catastrophic natural disaster<\/em>, catastrophic plan<\/em>, catastrophic risk<\/em>, catastrophic storm<\/em>, catastrophic hurricane<\/em>, and catastrophic tornado<\/em>.<\/p>\n

“<\/span>Catastrophic events led to the extinction of many prehistoric species.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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Americans have experienced several catastrophic hurricanes in the last few years. (Photo by WikiImages from Pixabay<\/a>)<\/p>\n

tragic<\/span><\/h2>\n

We use tragic<\/em> to talk about things that are sad, harmful, or fatal. (yourdictionary.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Some collocations with tragic<\/em> are tragic life<\/em>, tragic death<\/em>, tragic story<\/em>, tragic event<\/em>, tragic consequences<\/em>, tragic accident<\/em>, tragic history<\/em>, tragic situation<\/em>, tragic mistake<\/em>, and tragic result<\/em>.<\/p>\n

“<\/span><\/em>I blame his tragic childhood for the way he turned out.”<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

deplorable<\/span><\/h2>\n

We use deplorable<\/em> to talk about things that\u00a0deserve\u00a0strong condemnation, are completely unacceptable, or are shockingly bad in quality. (Oxford Dictionaries<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Some collocations with deplorable<\/em> are deplorable conditions<\/em>, deplorable behavior<\/em>, deplorable actions<\/em>, and deplorable person<\/em>.<\/p>\n

“Our city’s infrastructure is absolutely deplorable<\/span>.<\/span> We must do something about it.”<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

abhorrent<\/span><\/h2>\n

We use abhorrent<\/em> to talk about something that causes strong dislike or hatred. (Merriam-Webster<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Some collocations with abhorrent<\/em> are abhorrent acts<\/em>, abhorrent behavior<\/em>, and abhorrent conditions<\/em>.<\/p>\n

“Unfortunately, the organization has a long, abhorrent history of racial prejudice.”<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

despicable<\/span><\/h2>\n

We use despicable<\/em> to talk about something that deserves strong hatred or contempt. (Oxford Dictionaries<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Some collocations with despicable<\/em> are despicable character<\/em>, despicable actions<\/em>, despicable acts<\/em>, despicable crimes<\/em>,\u00a0despicable human being<\/em>, despicable joke<\/em>, despicable lyrics<\/em>, despicable person<\/em>, and despicable quote<\/em>.<\/p>\n

“In the last thirty years, the country has been run by a series of despicable leaders.”<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

heinous<\/span><\/h2>\n

We use heinous<\/em> to communicate that something is extremely wicked and morally wrong.<\/p>\n

Some collocations with heinous<\/em> are heinous crime<\/em>, heinous offense<\/em>, heinous charge<\/em>, heinous act<\/em>, heinous murder<\/em>.<\/p>\n

“Rape is a heinous crime that should be punished to the fullest extent of the law.”<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

reprehensible<\/span><\/h2>\n

We use reprehensible<\/em> to talk about things that deserve strong disapproval.<\/p>\n

Some collocations with reprehensible<\/em> are reprehensible acts<\/em>, reprehensible actions<\/em>, reprehensible behavior<\/em>, reprehensible conduct<\/em>, and reprehensible offense<\/em>.<\/p>\n

“I’m not ready to forgive you. What you did was utterly reprehensible.”<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

shameful<\/span><\/h2>\n

We use shameful<\/em> to talk about things that cause humiliation or shame.<\/p>\n

Some collocations with shameful<\/em> are shameful acts<\/em>, shameful behavior<\/em>, shameful feelings<\/em>, shameful history<\/em>, shameful picture<\/em>, shameful thoughts<\/em>, shameful secrets<\/em>, and shameful words<\/em>.<\/p>\n

“Please don’t post those shameful pictures on Instagram.”<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

horrid<\/span><\/h2>\n

We use horrid<\/em> to talk about things that cause horror.<\/p>\n

We also use horrid<\/em> to talk about things that are extremely unpleasant. (Oxford Dictionaries<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Some collocations with horrid<\/em> are horrid image<\/em>, horrid person<\/em>, horrid massacre<\/em>, horrid nois<\/em>e, horrid dream<\/em>, horrid sound<\/em>, horrid act<\/em>, horrid murder<\/em>, horrid practice<\/em>, horrid sight<\/em>, horrid place<\/em>, horrid scene<\/em>, and horrid crime<\/em>.<\/p>\n

“The conditions in the prisons here are absolutely horrid.”<\/span> <\/span>(horrid<\/em> = causing horror)<\/p>\n

“Our\u00a0vacation was absolutely horrid. Everyone got sick and it rained every day<\/span>.”<\/span> <\/span>(horrid<\/em> = extremely unpleasant)<\/p>\n

loathsome<\/span><\/h2>\n

We use loathsome<\/em> to talk about things that cause hatred, disgust, or revulsion.<\/p>\n

Some collocations with\u00a0loathsome<\/em> are loathsome person<\/em>, loathsome sight<\/em>, loathsome disease<\/em>,\u00a0loathsome creature<\/em>, and loathsome spectacle<\/em>.<\/p>\n

“On TV he plays a\u00a0loathsome character, but in real life he’s a kind, down-to-earth person.”<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

revolting<\/span><\/h2>\n

We use revolting<\/em> to talk about things that cause extreme disgust.<\/p>\n

Some collocations with revolting<\/em> are revolting sight<\/em>, revolting death<\/em>, revolting description<\/em>, revolting nature<\/em>, revolting character<\/em>, revolting cruelty<\/em>, and revolting crime<\/em>.<\/p>\n

“Smoking is a revolting habit.”<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

vile<\/span><\/h2>\n

We use vile<\/em> to talk about things that are morally bad or wicked.<\/p>\n

We also use vile<\/em> to talk about things that are extremely unpleasant. (Oxford Dictionaries<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Some collocations with vile<\/em> are vile creature<\/em>, vile person<\/em>, vile humor<\/em>, vile jokes<\/em>, and vile language<\/em>.<\/p>\n

“Don’t use that vile language here. It’s a family place.”<\/span><\/span> (vile<\/em> = morally bad or wicked)<\/p>\n

“There is a vile smell coming from the basement.”<\/span> <\/span>(vile<\/em> = extremely unpleasant)<\/p>\n

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What vile language looks like. (Image by Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay<\/a>)<\/p>\n

repulsive<\/span><\/h2>\n

We use repulsive<\/em> to talk about things that cause disgust.<\/p>\n

Some collocations with repulsive<\/em> are repulsive habit<\/em>, repulsive idea<\/em>, repulsive thought<\/em>,\u00a0repulsive appearance<\/em>, repulsive nature<\/em>, to look repulsive<\/em>, and to feel repulsive<\/em>.<\/p>\n

“It looks like he hasn’t cleaned in years. His apartment is repulsive.”<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

abominable<\/span><\/h2>\n

We use abominable<\/em> to talk about things that cause moral revulsion.
\nWe also use abominable<\/em> to talk about things that are very bad\/terrible. (Oxford Dictionaries<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Some collocations with abominable<\/em> are abominable actions<\/em>, abominable deeds<\/em>, abominable plan<\/em>, and abominable crime<\/em>.<\/p>\n

“These abominable<\/span> crimes deserve to be punished.”<\/span><\/span> (abominable<\/em> = causing moral revulsion)<\/p>\n

“What an abominable idea. Does anyone else have any suggestions?”<\/span> (abominable<\/em> = very bad\/terrible)<\/p>\n

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Most native speakers know and use these words. If you want to\u00a0sound more like a native speaker, you need to start using more descriptive adjectives. Very bad<\/em> isn’t going to cut it.<\/p>\n

For more better ways to say overused terms, see these\u00a0articles on synonyms<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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