Meaning & Definition of word "Worse"

Worse

/wɜːrs/

1. Of lower quality or a more serious nature than another.
- Example: The weather today is worse than it was yesterday.
2. More severe or difficult than something else.
- Example: The injury was worse than they had initially thought.
3. In a more unpleasant or unfavorable position.
- Example: After the argument, their relationship became worse.

1. In a worse manner; in a more severe or unpleasant way.
- Example: She felt worse after the bad news.
2. To a greater degree of unpleasantness or severity.
- Example: The situation worsened after the storm.

Middle English 'wyrse', from Old English 'wyrsa'; related to 'bad' and 'worse'.

worse comes to worst:

A situation has reached its most severe or bad state.

make matters worse:

To aggravate a problem or difficulty.

worse for wear:

In a worse condition than before.

bad:

Of poor quality or low standard.

worsening:

The process of becoming worse.

worst:

The lowest quality or most severe condition.

Meaning: Worse off

Example Sentence: After the breakup, he feels worse off than before.

Meaning: Worse than it sounds

Example Sentence: The situation is worse than it sounds; we need to act now.