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

1. a person who does harm to others