bad person
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Definition
Noun: A person whose actions, behavior, or character causes harm, suffering, or negative consequences to other people or to society.
Usage
The term "bad person" is a general, often informal, label used to describe someone considered morally wrong, evil, or harmful. It is a broad characterization based on a person's perceived negative impact on others.
Examples
- The villain in the story is a classic bad person who wants to take over the world.
- He cheated and lied to everyone; many now think he is a bad person.
- It's too simplistic to label someone a bad person based on a single mistake.
Advanced Usage
- "Prove someone a bad person": To demonstrate through evidence that someone has harmful or immoral character.
- The investigation aimed to prove he was a bad person who abused his power.
- Conceptual use: Often used in philosophical or ethical discussions about morality and character.
- Can a bad person ever perform a genuinely good deed?
Variants and Related Words
- Bad (adj): Of poor quality or low standard; morally wrong or wicked.
- He made a bad decision that hurt many people.
- Badness (n): The quality or state of being bad.
- The badness of his actions was undeniable.
Synonyms
- Evildoer: A person who does evil or harmful acts.
- Wrongdoer: A person who behaves illegally or immorally.
- Malefactor: A person who commits a crime or some other wrong.
- Villain: (Especially in stories) a character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot.
Antonyms
- Good person: A person who is virtuous, kind, and beneficial to others.
- Benefactor: A person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.
Noun
- a person who does harm to others