German Synonyms for Bad

Want to learn a language faster?

The right app can make all the difference.

Take this free 30-second quiz and find the app that helps you learn faster.

Start the quiz

The German word for bad is schlecht. It can describe quality, behavior, feelings, performance, and more. Here are synonyms categorized by context.

General Use

schlecht
Synonyms: übel, minderwertig, niedrig, unpassend

Quality or Condition

schlecht
Synonyms: defekt, beschädigt, kaputt, mangelhaft

Behavior or Character

schlecht
Synonyms: böse, gemein, hinterhältig, unmoralisch

Feelings or Health

schlecht
Synonyms: krank, übel, miserabel, elendig

Performance or Results

schlecht
Synonyms: schwach, unzureichend, mangelhaft, versagt

Informal or Colloquial Language

schlecht
Synonyms: blöd, doof, mistig, bescheiden (mildly vulgar)

Each synonym varies in tone and appropriateness, so context and formality should guide your choice.

Want to learn a language faster?

The right app can make all the difference.

Take this free 30-second quiz and find the app that helps you learn faster.

Start the quiz