Definition

The state or quality of being harmful, unpleasant, or morally wrong.

Example

The badness of the situation made everyone feel uneasy.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the badness in some movies?

Yeah, it's interesting how they portray it sometimes.

Right? Sometimes it feels like they exaggerate the badness just for shock value.

Totally, but I guess that's what keeps us engaged!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Badness → It is formed from "bad" (of uncertain origin, possibly from Old English *bædd*, meaning evil or wicked) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "badness" refers to the state or quality of being bad or evil.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'bad' to remember that 'badness' means the state of being bad.

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