Meaning & Definition of Worst in English
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Worst
/wərst/
noun
1. The least favorable outcome
- "The worst that could happen"
synonym:
- worst
2. The greatest damage or wickedness of which one is capable
- "The invaders did their worst"
- "So pure of heart that his worst is another man's best"
synonym:
- worst
3. The weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of
- "It was the worst he had ever done on a test"
synonym:
- worst
verb
1. Defeat thoroughly
- "He mopped up the floor with his opponents"
synonym:
- worst,
- pip,
- mop up,
- whip,
- rack up
adjective
1. (superlative of `bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition
- "The worst player on the team"
- "The worst weather of the year"
synonym:
- worst
adverb
1. To the highest degree of inferiority or badness
- "She suffered worst of all"
- "Schools were the worst hit by government spending cuts"
- "The worst dressed person present"
synonym:
- worst
Examples of using
This is the worst earthquake on record.
You're the worst basketball coach this team has ever had.
The worst part of the trip is past.