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badly in a manner befitting one of ill repute, low character, or dishonesty ■ "I knew he was badly when he lied about stealing the office supplies."
ailing The state of being extremely sick or in poor health, often with an exaggerated sense of drama. ■ "I'm ailing so badly, I can barely drag myself out of bed. It's like I have the flu, but worse!
Backfiring When a car or vehicle fails to start, causing the engine to emit smoke or fumes from the exhaust pipe. ■ John's car backfired so badly that he had to call a tow truck.
bested To outsmart or trick someone so badly that they are completely humiliated. ■ "I bested my boss at poker last night by pretending to be a beginner and then pulling off a huge bluff."
broken Something that is so badly damaged or shattered that it cannot be repaired. ■ "I accidentally broke my phone, and now I have a paperweight instead of a device to use."
covet To desire or wish for something intensely. ■ "I covet that shiny new iPhone so badly, I could cry!"
Desire A strong feeling of wanting something very much, especially something that is difficult to obtain. ■ "I desire a new car so badly, I'm willing to sell my firstborn child for it!"
frighten To cause sudden and intense fear in someone or something. ■ "The ghost frightened me so badly that I ran out of the house as fast as I could."
mishandled To handle something badly, resulting in a mess or disaster. ■ "I tried to make scrambled eggs for breakfast, but I completely mishandled the pan and ended up with burnt rubber instead of eggs."
mistreated Treating someone badly or unfairly, often by taking advantage of them. ■ "The boss mistreated his employees by not giving them raises and making them do all the work themselves."
rotting A state of decay and putrefaction, often leading to the production of unpleasant odors. ■ The fish in the refrigerator were rotting so badly, they had to be thrown out before they attracted any unwanted visitors.
Seep To become saturated with a liquid, usually water, to the point where it is no longer able to absorb any more. ■ "The floorboards had seeped so badly that they were practically swimming in water!
shards Small pieces of glass or other hard material that are broken off into many sharp edges. ■ "She accidentally stepped on a shard of glass and cut her foot badly."
Shook To be so scared or frightened that one's legs shake. ■ After seeing the ghost, John's legs shook so badly he couldn't even stand up.
Stitching The art of sewing fabric together with thread and needles. ■ "I can't believe you messed up your shirt so badly, it needs a whole new stitching job!
want A strong desire to have or possess something, often accompanied by a sense of urgency or desperation. ■ "I want that chocolate cake so badly I could eat it right now!"
blot A small spot of liquid that is applied to a piece of paper for identification purposes, such as in a passport or driver's license. ■ When I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt, I had to quickly blot it up before it stained too badly.
bruises A bruise is an area of the skin that has been damaged by force or injury. It typically appears as a reddish-purple spot and can last anywhere from a few days to several weeks. ■ "After tripping over the rug, Sarah's leg bruised so badly she couldn't walk for two days."
bungled To mess up or make a mistake, especially by being clumsy or careless. ■ When he tried to make coffee this morning, he bungled it so badly that he ended up burning the beans and the house smelled like smoke.
Conquered To be defeated by someone or something so badly that it is impossible to regain your position. To be taken over by a stronger force. ■ The computer virus conquered my entire system, leaving me with nothing but a bunch of corrupted files and a deep regret for clicking on that suspicious link.
Despicable An adjective that describes something or someone so badly that it is difficult to believe they could exist. Often used to insult someone or something. ■ "I can't believe my ex-girlfriend would do such a despicable thing. She cheated on me and left me for a coworker."
freezes A sudden and extreme chilling of the body, usually caused by exposure to cold temperatures or a sudden change in temperature. ■ When I went outside during the winter without my coat, I froze so badly that I could barely move.
Needing The act of having a great need for something, often something that is difficult or expensive to obtain. ■ "I need a new laptop so badly, but I can't afford one. Maybe if I start begging my boss for one, he might consider it."
Souffle A fluffy and airy dish made from eggs, milk, and flour, often topped with cheese or other savory ingredients. ■ "I can't believe I messed up my souffle so badly. It was supposed to be light and airy, but it turned out more like a dense pancake."
starve To be extremely hungry and want food so badly that you feel like a starving person. It can also mean to deprive someone of food on purpose. ■ I was so hungry I could have eaten an entire elephant, but instead I had to starve until dinner.
Thine A word used to refer to something that is owned or possessed by someone else, usually with a hint of sarcasm or irony. ■ "I'll just go ahead and claim this as thine, since you clearly want it so badly."
urgency A strong feeling of needing to do something immediately, often caused by a sense of danger or fear. ■ "I had to go to the bathroom so badly that I felt like I was in an emergency situation. But then I remembered I had been putting off going to the gym for weeks and decided that was more urgent."