bad thing
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Meaning · English
An undesirable or unfortunate event
Literally: an unfavorable circumstance
Register: neutral
Examples
Losing my job was a bad thing.
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR A1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “bad thing” mean?
An undesirable or unfortunate event Literally: an unfavorable circumstance
Is “bad thing” formal or informal?
bad thing is generally neutral.