Synonyms for
Worst
Definition
of the lowest quality or the most unpleasant kind
Synonyms & similar words
bad
unsound
defective
uncollectible
whip
pip
speculative
big
best
sorry
rackup
unfit
forged
unregretful
mopup
good
highrisk
risky
tough
spoilt
spoiled
regretful
bad
terrible
awful
dreadful
horrible
poor
inferior
substandard
deficient
faulty
imperfect
unsatisfying
disappointing
lousy
second-rate
low-quality
low-grade
crummy
shoddy
cheap
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- worst case scenario
- worst possible outcome
- worst nightmare
- worst enemy
- worst-case
- worst-off
- worst-hit
Word family
Usage note
Worst is the superlative form of 'bad'. It is used to describe the lowest quality or most unpleasant state. Avoid using 'worst' when 'less bad' or 'poor' would suffice in less extreme contexts.
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Example sentences
- This is the worst movie I've ever seen.
- That was the worst meal I've ever had.
- This is the worst day of my life.
- This is the worst weather we've had all year.
- That was the worst performance I've ever seen.
Quotes
Things are never so bad they can't be made worse.
The worst thing about some men is that when they are not drunk they are sober.
The worst thing in the world is to try to sleep and not to.