worst
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/wɜːst/
English
Definitions
adjective
- Unfavorable; negative; not good.“Abducting children is bad for mothers.”
- Not suitable or fitting.“Do you think it is a bad idea to confront him directly?”
- Not appropriate, of manners etc.“It is bad manners to talk with your mouth full.”
- Unhealthy; liable to cause health problems.“Lard is bad for you. Smoking is bad for you, too. Grapes are bad for dogs but not for humans.”
adjective
- Evil; wicked (of people).
- Morally reprehensible (of behaviour etc.); blameworthy.
- Indicative of unkind or malevolent intentions; harsh, cruel.“He suffered from ill treatment.”
- Unpropitious, unkind, faulty, not up to reasonable standard.“ill manners; ill will”
noun
- Something or someone that is the worst
verb
- To make worse.
- To grow worse; to deteriorate.
- To outdo or defeat, especially in battle.
adverb
- Superlative of bad“My sore leg hurts worst when it's cold and rainy.”
- Superlative of ill
Related words
Synonyms
badassevilviciousvilewickedfalsespuriousunhealthfulunwholesomefaultyinoperativenegativeunfavorableinappropriateunfithotrubberdire
Antonyms
adequateadvantageousbeneficialbenevolentchoicecompetentexcellentexceptionalfirst-classfirst-rategoodhonest