61+ Words that rhyme with badness

Badness is a 2-syllable word with 61 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are madness, gladness, sadness. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of badness

noun
  1. that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency; "take the bad with the good"
  2. used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
  3. an attribute of mischievous children

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Examples of "badness" in lyrics

See how badness is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Ms Tracy Sadness for '07 bop after badness"
    Bronze Nazareth f/ Kevlaar 7 — Mitten Behemoths
  • "And I talk a big whole heap of badness"
    Dizzee Rascal — Do It
  • "And I've done pure badness"
    Dizzee Rascal — U Can't Tell Me Nuffin'

What do these rhymes mean?

gladness
experiencing joy and pleasure
happiness
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy emotions experienced when in a
madness
obsolete terms for legal insanity an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually
oddness
the parity of odd numbers (not divisible by two) eccentricity that is not easily explained
sadness
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being the state of being sad

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "badness" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like madness, gladness, sadness create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "badness" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with badness?
Words that rhyme with badness include: madness, gladness, sadness, happiness, oddness, redness, deadness, goodness, hardness, lewdness, and 51 more.
How many syllables does badness have?
Badness has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with badness?
There are 61 words that rhyme with badness: 61 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for badness in a song?
The strongest rhymes for badness in songwriting are madness, gladness, sadness. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with badness?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with badness include madness, gladness, sadness, happiness, oddness. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: madness, gladness; 1-syllable: happiness, rudeness; 2-syllable: conceitedness, contentedness. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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