Synonyms of not bad
35 similar words
Another word for not bad is OK. Other synonyms of not bad are acceptable, tolerable, snug, reasonable and nonbad.
Synonyms and similar words for not bad
adjectiveReasonably good; almost good; mediocre.
- not half badPretty good, imperfect but more than OK.
- OKSatisfactory, reasonably good; not exceptional.
- acceptableCapable, worthy, or sure of being accepted or received with pleasure; welcome; gratifying; pleasing to a receiver.
- adequateEqual to or fulfilling some requirement.
- all right
- average
- close enoughSynonym of good enough: acceptable, imperfect but adequate for the purpose.
- close enough for government work US
- close enough for horseshoes and hand grenadesSynonym of close enough for government work.
- decent
- fair
- fine informal
- jake slangSynonym of OK: adequate, satisfactory, acceptable.
- good enough
- good enough for government work USSynonym of close enough for government work.
- hunky dory informalSatisfactory, fine.
- kosher
- mustn't grumble UKNot bad; implying that life is not bad and one should not complain about it.
- nonbadNot bad.
- okay
- okayishSomewhat okay; tolerable.
- passable
- pretty good
- tolerableModerate in degree; mediocre; passable, acceptable or so-so.
- up to parAt the usual or expected level.
- up to scratchSufficient; adequate; of acceptable or satisfactory quality.
- up to snuff
- reasonableSatisfactory.
- respectable
- satisfactory
- snugSatisfactory.
- sufficient
- suitableHaving sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.
- tickety-boo British, informalCorrect, satisfactory.
- favoursome obsoleteCharacterised or marked by favour or favouritism; acceptable, satisfactory.
Meaning of not bad
- adjective Reasonably good; almost good; mediocre.
not bad in other languages
Questions about synonyms of not bad
- What is another word for not bad?
- Not bad has 35 synonyms on Word.ws, such as OK, acceptable, tolerable, snug, reasonable, nonbad, suitable and adequate.
- What does not bad mean?
- Not bad means reasonably good; almost good; mediocre.
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