Pronunciation

/ˈwɜːrst/

Definitions

Noun

• Adjective: The lowest point or degree of quality, quantity, or value among others; the most unfavorable or unsatisfactory. For example: “This was the worst performance I’ve ever seen.”
• Adverb: In the most unfavorable manner or to the greatest extent; extremely. For example: “She felt the worst after the long journey.”

Verb

• To consider or regard something as the worst; to judge negatively. For example: “The critics panned the movie as the worst of the year.”
• To experience the least favorable outcome or consequences. For example: “I feared the worst when I saw the storm approaching.”

Phrases

• “Worst-case scenario” refers to the most pessimistic or unfavorable situation.
• “Not the worst thing that could happen” implies a slightly less severe situation.
• “Better than the worst” suggests a comparative improvement.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The weather turned out to be the worst they had predicted.”
• Verb: “She was relieved that the exam wasn’t as bad as she had feared.”
• Adverb: “He acted the worst when he lost the game.”

Synonyms

• Terrible
• Awful
• Dreadful
• Excruciating
• Disastrous

Antonyms

• Best
• Excellent
• Good
• Fine
• Optimal