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Definition at best in British English

at best phrase

phrase
1

used for showing that something is not very good by emphasizing that your description of it is the best thing you can say about it

Example

His chances of victory are, at best, uncertain.

Example

The government's response seems to have been at best confused and at worst dishonest.

Synonyms and related words
utterly sadly hopelessly
Definition at best in British English