feel bad

To feel sorry or ashamed because you believe you did something wrong.

• I feel bad about lying.
• He felt bad after shouting at his sister.
• Do you feel bad about what you said?

How to use it: feel bad about something/doing something (I feel bad about breaking your cup.)

Similar words: feel guilty, regret

Common phrases: feel bad about something, feel bad for lying

To feel sick or unwell.

• I feel bad today.
• She felt bad after taking the medicine.
• Do you still feel bad, or has your fever gone?

Similar words: feel ill, feel sick, feel unwell

Opposites: feel well

Common phrases: feel bad today, feel bad after treatment

To feel sorry for someone because they are unhappy or in a difficult situation.

• I feel bad for him.
• We felt bad for her after she lost her job.
• Do you feel bad for the losing team?

How to use it: feel bad for someone (I feel bad for the children who lost their home.)

Similar words: feel sorry for, sympathize with

Common phrases: feel bad for someone, feel bad for children

To experience an unpleasant feeling in your body, such as pain or discomfort.

• My back feels bad today.
• It felt bad when the cold water hit my skin.
• Does your shoulder still feel bad when you move it?

Similar words: hurt, feel uncomfortable

Opposites: feel good

Common phrases: feel bad physically, feel bad afterwards