badness
1 antonyms and opposites of badness, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The quality or state of being bad.
Antonyms
Etymology
From Middle English baddenes, formed from bad plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.
Full origin of badness →Frequently asked questions
What does “badness” mean?
The word “badness” means the quality or state of being bad. In plain terms, how bad something is — the degree or quality of badness itself.
How do you pronounce “badness”?
“Badness” is pronounced BAD-nuhs (/ˈbæd.nəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “badness” in a sentence?
Here is “badness” used in a sentence: “The judges couldn't agree on the exact badness of the performance.”
What is the opposite of “badness”?
The opposite of “badness” — its antonyms — is goodness.
What part of speech is “badness”?
“Badness” is a noun.
Where does the word “badness” come from?
The word “badness” comes from Middle English. From Middle English baddenes, formed from bad plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.