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Definition worse off in British English

worse off adjective

adjective
1

in a worse situation than you were before, or than someone else is now

Example

There is always somebody worse off than yourself.

Synonyms and related words
pressed oppressed deadlocked
2

having less money than other people or than you had before

Example

Pensioners will be worse off by £16 a week.

Synonyms and related words
brassic the poor impoverished
Definition worse off in British English