Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

baddish

Adjective

/ˈbædɪʃ/

Definition

Somewhat bad; implying a mild level of badness or inferiority.

Examples

The movie was baddish, lacking the excitement of the first installment.
Her performance was baddish at best, not living up to the hype.
Though the restaurant was baddish, it had a certain charm that kept patrons coming back.

Meaning

The term ‘baddish’ is often used to describe something that is not quite bad in an absolute sense but is still not good. It suggests a lack of quality, excellence, or positivity that is notable, yet not extreme.