Synonyms for
Worse
Definition
Worse means less good or more unpleasant than something else.
Synonyms & similar words
bad
unsound
defective
uncollectible
speculative
big
sorry
unfit
forged
unregretful
worsened
good
highrisk
risky
tough
better
spoilt
spoiled
regretful
inferior
poorer
weaker
lesser
substandard
bad
unfavorable
unpleasant
dreadful
terrible
awful
dire
miserable
wretched
lousy
horrible
disastrous
grievous
grave
atrocious
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- much worse
- even worse
- getting worse
- worse than
- worse off
- worse case scenario
- worse than ever
Word family
Usage note
Worse is the comparative form of 'bad'. It is often used to indicate a decline in quality, condition, or severity. Avoid using 'more worse' as it is a double comparative.
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Example sentences
- The food tasted worse than I expected.
- I feel worse today than I did yesterday.
- My cough is getting worse every day.
- The traffic was worse than usual this morning.
- I hope things don't get any worse.
Quotes
It is better to be alone than in bad company.
Things can always get worse.
We are not given a good life or a bad life. We are given a life. It's up to us to make it good or bad.