बुरा आदमी

You place bura right before aadmi.

It functions exactly like the English 'bad man.'

You can use it in a full sentence.

For example, Vah ek bura aadmi hai.

This means 'He is a bad man.'

You can also use it as a standalone label.

If someone does something mean, just say it.

It sounds natural in almost any conversation.

Use it when discussing movie villains or characters.

It is perfect for gossiping about a rude neighbor.

You might use it to warn a friend.

'Stay away from him, he is a bura aadmi.'

It works well when you are feeling frustrated.

Use it when someone breaks a promise to you.

It is also common in storytelling and fables.

Do not use it for women.

For a woman, you must say buri aurat.

Avoid using it in very formal legal settings.

Lawyers use specific terms like apradhi (criminal).

Don't use it if you want to be subtle.

It is a very direct and blunt accusation.

If you are joking, make your tone clear.

Otherwise, people might think you are truly angry.

In Bollywood, the bura aadmi is a classic trope.

Old movies had very clear heroes and villains.

The villain was always the ultimate bura aadmi.

He usually had a loud laugh and a mustache.

In Indian culture, moral character is highly valued.

Calling someone this is a serious moral judgment.

It suggests they lack sanskar (good upbringing/values).

You can say bura insaan for 'bad human.'

This version is gender-neutral and sounds slightly softer.

Bura ladka means 'bad boy' and is for kids.

If someone is truly terrible, use bahut bura.

That means 'very bad.'

You might also hear dusht, which is 'wicked.'

But bura aadmi remains the most common choice.