Meaning
To experience a sense of unwellness or unhappiness.
Cultural Background
Americans often say 'I feel bad' to show they are polite and considerate. British speakers might use 'I feel awful' or 'I'm sorry' more frequently than 'I feel bad'.
Adjective vs Adverb
Remember: 'Feel' is a linking verb. Use adjectives like 'bad', not adverbs like 'badly'.
Meaning
To experience a sense of unwellness or unhappiness.
Adjective vs Adverb
Remember: 'Feel' is a linking verb. Use adjectives like 'bad', not adverbs like 'badly'.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct form.
I ____ because I forgot your birthday.
Use the adjective 'bad' with the linking verb 'feel'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesI ____ because I forgot your birthday.
Use the adjective 'bad' with the linking verb 'feel'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, that is grammatically incorrect for emotions or health.
Related Phrases
Feel down
synonymFeeling sad or depressed.
Feel sorry
similarFeeling regret.
