Definition of worst Worst

/wɚˈst/ - [werst] - worst

We found 26 definitions of worst from 5 different sources.

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WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: worsts

worst - the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of; "it was the worst he had ever done on a test"
  try, attempt, endeavor, endeavour, effort earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try"
worst - 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"
  evilness, evil morally objectionable behavior
worst - the least favorable outcome; "the worst that could happen"
  final result, outcome, resultant, result, termination the final point in a process

Verb

worsts, worsting, worsted  

worst - defeat thoroughly; "He mopped up the floor with his opponents"
  pip, mop up, whip, rack up
  vanquish, beat out, trounce, crush, shell, beat beat out a rhythm

Adjective

worst, worster, worstest

worst - (superlative of `bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition; "the worst player on the team"; "the worst weather of the year"
  best (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities; "the best film of the year"; "the best solution"; "the best time for planting"; "wore his best suit"
  bad feeling physical discomfort or pain (`tough' is occasionally used colloquially for `bad'); "my throat feels bad"; "she felt bad all over"; "he was feeling tough after a restless night"
  inferior of or characteristic of low rank or importance
  superlative the superlative form of an adjective or adverb; "`fastest' is the superlative of the adjective `fast'"; "`least famous' is the superlative degree of the adjective `famous'"; "`most surely' is the superlative of the adverb `surely'"
  bottom the lowest rank; "bottom member of the class"
  last-place, lowest, last occurring at the time of death; "his last words"; "the last rites"

Adverb

worst - 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"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • worst (Verb)
    To make worse.
  • worst (Verb)
    To grow worse; to deteriorate.
  • worst (Verb)
    To outdo or defeat, especially in battle.
  • worst (Adverb)
    In the worst way: most badly, most ill.
  • worst (Adjective)
    Most inferior; doing the least good.
  • worst (Adjective)
    I think putting oil on a burn is the worst thing you can do.
  • worst (Adjective)
    Most unfavorable.
  • worst (Adjective)
    That's the worst news I've had all day.
  • worst (Adjective)
    Most harmful or severe.
  • worst (Adjective)
    The worst storm we had last winter knocked down our power lines.
  • worst (Adjective)
    Most ill.
  • worst (Adjective)
    I'm feeling really ill — the worst I've felt all week.
  • worst (Adjective)
    Something that is worst.
  • worst (Adjective)
    None of these photographs of me are good, but this one is definitely the worst.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • worst (a.)
    Bad, evil, or pernicious, in the highest degree, whether in a physical or moral sense. See Worse.
  • worst (n.)
    That which is most bad or evil; the most severe, pernicious, calamitous, or wicked state or degree.
  • worst (a.)
    To gain advantage over, in contest or competition; to get the better of; to defeat; to overthrow; to discomfit.
  • worst (v. i.)
    To grow worse; to deteriorate.

Proverbs DictionaryProverbs Dictionary 📗

  • worst
    When things get to the worst, they'll mend.

Part of speech

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  • worst, verb, present, 1st person singular of worst (infinitive).
  • worst, verb (infinitive).
  • worst, noun, singular of worsts.

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