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/wɜːrs/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
Of lower quality or a more serious nature than another.
The weather today is worse than it was yesterday.
More severe or difficult than something else.
The injury was worse than they had initially thought.
In a more unpleasant or unfavorable position.
After the argument, their relationship became worse.
adverb
In a worse manner; in a more severe or unpleasant way.
She felt worse after the bad news.
To a greater degree of unpleasantness or severity.
The situation worsened after the storm.
Etymology
Middle English 'wyrse', from Old English 'wyrsa'; related to 'bad' and 'worse'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
bad
Of poor quality or low standard.
worsening
The process of becoming worse.
worst
The lowest quality or most severe condition.
Slang Meanings
Worse off
After the breakup, he feels worse off than before.
Worse than it sounds
The situation is worse than it sounds; we need to act now.