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Term: Bad Character

Description:

A "bad character" refers to a person who consistently displays negative qualities or behaves in a morally wrong or socially unacceptable manner. It typically describes someone who lacks integrity, honesty, or good principles.

Possible Related Products:

• Books about improving character
• Self-help courses to build better character

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 - Negative Personality Trait:

Noun: A person who exhibits negative qualities, lacks moral values, or engages in inappropriate behavior.

Example sentence: The protagonist of the novel is a bad character who manipulates others for personal gain.

Sense 2 - Flawed Persona:

Noun: A fictional character in a story, play, or movie who is deliberately written to portray immoral or malicious attributes.

Example sentence: The antagonist of the film is a cunning bad character who constantly thwarts the hero's plans.

Sense 3 - Insufficient Integrity:

Adjective: Describing a person with dishonest or untrustworthy traits.

Example sentence: The job applicant was rejected due to their bad character references from previous employers.

Local Usage:

In some local dialects, "bad character" can also refer to a mischievous person who enjoys playing pranks.

Example sentence: During the village festival, the children dressed up as bad characters and delighted everyone with their funny antics.