Vengeance is considered bad because it often leads to a cycle of violence and harm, perpetuating negative emotions and causing further harm to both the person seeking revenge and the target of that revenge. It can also prevent healing and forgiveness, ultimately causing more pain and suffering.
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No, in the myth of Narcissus, it was not the goddess of vengeance who caused him to fall in love with his own reflection. Narcissus was cursed by the goddess Nemesis to fall in love with his reflection as punishment for his vanity and pride. He became obsessed with his own image and wasted away looking at himself in a pool of water until he turned into the flower that bears his name.
Polyphemus responds to Odysseus with anger and violence after Odysseus blinds him. He curses Odysseus and his men, calling for vengeance from his father Poseidon. Polyphemus then blocks the exit of the cave, trapping Odysseus and his crew inside.
Odysseus and Telemachus plan to disguise themselves and then take the suitors by surprise, attacking them and seeking vengeance for their disrespect and behavior in their home. They aim to execute the suitors and restore order in their household.
The word that means morally bad is "immoral."
The opposite of a good idea would be a bad idea. Depending on how bad you could also say terrible idea.