Meaning of bad name | Babel Free
Definitions
- Lack of reverence or esteem; poor reputation.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bad, name.
Examples
“The people of the southeasterly clusters—concerning whom, however, but little is known—have a bad name as cannibals; and for that reason their hospitality is seldom taxed by the mariner.”
“Angina is a bad name to give to your child.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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