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terrible vs bad

bad vs terrible

terrible is not a noun while bad is a noun.

terrible and bad both are adjectives.

terrible is not an adverb while bad is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
terrible No Yes No No
bad Yes Yes No Yes
terrible (noun) bad (noun)
that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency
terrible (adjective) bad (adjective)
causing fear or dread or terror having undesirable or negative qualities
extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality reproduced fraudulently
exceptionally bad or displeasing characterized by wickedness or immorality
capable of harming
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
terrible (adverb) bad (adverb)
very much; strongly
with great intensity (`bad' is a nonstandard variant for `badly')
Difference between terrible and bad

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