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awful vs bad

bad vs awful

awful is not a noun while bad is a noun.

awful and bad both are adjectives.

awful and bad both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
awful No Yes No Yes
bad Yes Yes No Yes
awful (noun) bad (noun)
that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency
awful (adjective) bad (adjective)
offensive or even (of persons) malicious having undesirable or negative qualities
causing fear or dread or terror feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
exceptionally bad or displeasing reproduced fraudulently
extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact characterized by wickedness or immorality
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder capable of harming
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence below average in quality or performance
serious or severe
not capable of being collected
not working properly
nonstandard
(of foodstuffs) not in an edible or usable condition
feeling physical discomfort or pain (`tough' is occasionally used colloquially for `bad')
physically unsound or diseased
not financially safe or secure
awful (adverb) bad (adverb)
used as intensifiers very much; strongly
with great intensity (`bad' is a nonstandard variant for `badly')
Difference between awful and bad

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