ruim — meaning in English

English meaning

• bad adj Of low quality, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory.
• base noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
• mean verb To intend or have in mind as a purpose.
• poor adj Having little money or few possessions.
• shoddy adj Badly made or of poor quality.

Senses

ruim is used for these senses in English:

• bad (Internet slang, sarcastic) Used without a copula to mock people who oppose something without having any real understanding of it.
• bad (chiefly in "bad boy", "bad girl", and similar phrases) Attractive due to (one's) rebellious nature.
• base (now, rare) Inferior; unworthy, of poor quality.
• mean Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.
• mean Intending to cause harm, successfully or otherwise; bearing ill will towards another.
• poor Of low quality.

bad — full definition

1. adj Of low quality, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory.
2. adj Morally wrong or wicked.
3. adj Not functioning correctly, spoiled, or faulty.
4. adj Severe or serious in degree.
5. adj Informally, excellent, impressive, or admirably tough (a slang meaning that flips the usual sense).

base — full definition

1. noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
2. noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
3. verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
4. adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.

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