Straightforward definition: Something viewed or proven as unfavorable. Something that causes denigration or destruction. Action that can be deemed as unwise or uncouth, producing negative or caustic results. Something viewed as or proven to be caustic or malicious.
something that is not good but kids do tend to define it as something good when they say something like, hey did you see that car, man that is so baaaad! i want one
a word with multiple definitions...
randging from Poor quality, such as bad construction, or a bad cake, to incompetence or lack of skill at something, a bad memory.
Incorrect funtioning, such as a bad engine leading to poor fuel consumption or a a bad TV recption.
Incorrect, bad spelling or grammer.
Morally wrong, or evil. or poor behaviour, e.g. bad dog.
And there are probably more... but that's all that comes to mind... it's a very versatile word.
I suppose it could be:
1) Something that brings harm or loss to another
2) something that is against the law
3) something that is displeasing to God
Bad is anything that goes against God.
I see being bad as acknowledging something as immoral and doing it anyway.
Morals are also perceptive, although there are generally accepted societal morals, so that sets the standards for all things "good" and "bad."
randging from Poor quality, such as bad construction, or a bad cake, to incompetence or lack of skill at something, a bad memory.
Incorrect funtioning, such as a bad engine leading to poor fuel consumption or a a bad TV recption.
Incorrect, bad spelling or grammer.
Morally wrong, or evil. or poor behaviour, e.g. bad dog.
And there are probably more... but that's all that comes to mind... it's a very versatile word.