bad faith

The phrase “bad faith” has 2 syllables: bad faith

It's pronounced as /bæd feɪθ/


What is synonym and antonym for bad faith?

In the thesaurus, “bad faith” has 13 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for bad faith along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for bad faith

Antonyms for bad faith

  • frankness
  • good faith
  • sincerity

Meanings of bad faith

  • noun
    1. Intent to deceive or mislead another to gain some advantage; dishonesty or fraud in a transaction (such as knowingly misrepresenting the quality of something that is being bought or sold).
    2. A malicious motive by a party in a lawsuit. This has an effect on the ability to maintain causes of action and obtain legal remedies.
    3. The existentialist concept of denying one's total freedom of will.

Example Sentences

  • The contract was signed in bad faith, leading to disputes between the parties involved.
  • Negotiations broke down when one party acted in bad faith, refusing to compromise.
  • Accusing someone of acting in bad faith requires substantial evidence to support the claim.
  • The company's decision to withhold information from its employees was seen as an act of bad faith.
  • Resolving conflicts often requires both parties to come to the table with good intentions and without bad faith.

On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to bad faith, such as: deceit, deceitfulness, deception, dishonesty, dupery, duplicity, frankness.

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