Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bad-guy
noun
/bæd ɡaɪ/
Definition
A person who is considered to be evil, dishonest, or morally wrong.
Examples
- In many action movies, the bad-guy always seems to have a clever plan.
- It’s hard to root for the hero when the bad-guy is so charismatic.
- The detective was determined to catch the bad-guy before he struck again.
Meaning
The term ‘bad-guy’ is often used to refer to an antagonist or villain in a story, movie, or situation, representing someone who opposes the hero or protagonist.
Synonyms
- villain
- antagonist
- miscreant
- wrongdoer
- scoundrel
