Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bad-karma

Noun

bæd ˈkɑːrmə

Definition

The negative consequences of one’s actions or decisions that are believed to come back to the individual in a negative form.

Examples

If someone constantly mistreats their friends, they may eventually experience bad karma when they find themselves alone in difficult times.
The company faced bad karma after neglecting the environment, leading to financial losses.

Meaning

In the context of karma, ‘bad karma’ refers to the belief that negative actions will lead to adverse effects on the perpetrator’s life, either in this life or in future lives.