The difference between Awesome and Badass
When used as nouns, awesome means the quality, state, or essence of being awesome, whereas badass means a belligerent or mean person.
When used as adjectives, awesome means causing awe or terror, whereas badass means belligerent and troublesome.
check bellow for the other definitions of Awesome and Badass
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Awesome as an adjective (dated):
Causing awe or terror; inspiring wonder or excitement.
Examples:
"The waterfall in the middle of the rainforest was an awesome sight."
"The tsunami was awesome in its destructive power."
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Awesome as an adjective (colloquial):
Excellent, exciting, remarkable.
Examples:
"That was awesome!"
"'Awesome, dude!"
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Awesome as a noun (slang):
the quality, state, or essence of being awesome.
Examples:
"pure awesome''; ''made of awesome"
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Badass as a noun (US, sometimes considered, _, vulgar, slang, negative connotation):
A belligerent or mean person; a person with an unpleasantly extreme appearance, attitudes, or behavior.
Examples:
"Don’t mess with that guy, he’s a real badass."
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Badass as a noun (US, sometimes considered, _, vulgar, youth slang, positive connotation):
A person considered impressive due to courage, skill, and/or toughness.
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Badass as an adjective (US, sometimes considered, _, vulgar, slang, negative connotation):
Belligerent and troublesome.
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Badass as an adjective (US, sometimes considered, _, vulgar, slang, positive connotation):
Having an extreme appearance, attitude, or behavior that is considered admirable.
Examples:
"That tough guy looks badass."