English Words Starting With B

• bad faith

  nounC1
  /ˌbæd ˈfeɪθ/Dishonesty or deception in one's dealings; the intent to deceive, as opposed to a mistake or good-faith disagreement.
• bad godesberg

  nounVery Low
  /ˌbæd ˈɡəʊdəzbɜːɡ/A municipal district and former town in Bonn, Germany, known for its spa history and diplomatic presence.
• bad guy

  nounHigh
  /ˌbæd ˈɡaɪ/A person who is morally bad, criminal, or antagonistic; the villain in a story or situation.
• bad hair day

  nounHigh (colloquial, everyday)
  /ˌbæd ˈheə deɪ/A day when one's hair is unmanageable or looks unattractive.
• bad homburg

  nounLow
  /ˌbæd ˈhɒmbɜːɡ/A spa town in Hesse, Germany, known for its therapeutic springs and historic significance.
• bad lands

  plural-nounB2
  /ˈbæd.lændz/A type of dry terrain where softer sedimentary rocks and clay-rich soils have been extensively eroded by wind and water, resulting in steep slopes, minimal vegetation, and intricate channel networks.
• bad man

  nounB2
  /ˌbæd ˈmæn/A man who commits morally wrong or criminal acts; a villain.
• bad news

  nounHigh
  /ˌbæd ˈnjuːz/Information about an unpleasant, unfortunate, or undesirable event or situation.
• bad paper

  nounLow
  /ˌbæd ˈpeɪpə/A financial or commercial instrument (cheque, bond, note) that is worthless or likely to default; illegitimate or dishonored negotiable paper.
• bad place, the

  nounC1
  /ðə ˈbæd ˌpleɪs/An unspecified location or situation that is dangerous, unpleasant, or associated with negative consequences; a metaphorical or literal point of hardship, suffering, or evil.
• bad seed

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌbæd ˈsiːd/A person who is inherently morally corrupt or inclined towards evil from a young age; a child or person with a naturally bad character.
• bad trip

  nounC1
  /ˌbæd ˈtrɪp/An unpleasant or frightening experience resulting from the use of a psychedelic drug, especially LSD.
• bad trot

  nounLow
  /ˌbæd ˈtrɒt/A period of misfortune, bad luck, or a series of unfortunate events.
• bad-mouth

  verbverb-transitiveB2-C1
  /ˌbæd ˈmaʊθ/To speak critically, disparagingly, or maliciously about someone or something.
• badajoz

  nounC2 (Proper Noun, specialized geographical/historical reference)
  /ˌbædəˈhɒθ/A proper noun, the name of a major city in southwestern Spain, capital of the province of the same name in the Extremadura region.
• badakhshan

  nounVery Low
  /ˌbædəkʃæn/A historical region and modern province in northeastern Afghanistan, also extending into parts of Tajikistan.
• badalona

  nounVery low
  /ˌbædəˈləʊnə/A coastal city in Catalonia, Spain, located northeast of Barcelona.
• badass

  adjectivenounMedium to High (informal contexts)
  /ˈbæd.æs/A person who is exceptionally tough, intimidating, or formidable; or something extremely impressive or cool.
• badb

  nounA1
  /bæd/Of low quality or standard; unpleasant, harmful, or undesirable.
• baddeleyite

  nounVery Low / Obscure
  /ˈbædɪlaɪaɪt/A rare mineral, consisting primarily of zirconium dioxide (ZrO2).

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