Synonyms for

Worst

Verb / wɜ:st / Another word for worst — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

of the lowest quality or the most unpleasant kind

Synonyms & similar words

unsound mopup speculative unfit spoilt pip best bad tough whip risky spoiled highrisk uncollectible good big rackup unregretful sorry forged defective 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

Formal

poorest direst most unfavorable most disadvantageous

Informal

lousiest crappiest most awful bumpiest

Literary

direst most dire most calamitous

Antonyms

best finest top excellent superb optimal ideal

Common collocations

  • worst case scenario
  • worst possible outcome
  • worst nightmare
  • worst enemy
  • worst-case
  • worst-off
  • worst-hit

Word family

adjective worst
adverb worst

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.

Example sentences

  1. This is the worst movie I've ever seen.
  2. That was the worst meal I've ever had.
  3. This is the worst day of my life.
  4. This is the worst weather we've had all year.
  5. 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.

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