Definition worst in British English

worst noun

[singular] noun

/wɜː(r)st/

something or someone that is worse than all others

Example

Even if the worst happens, you shouldn't give up hope.

Example

By Friday the worst of the freezing weather should be over.

Example

The worst of it is, they didn't admit they were wrong.

Synonyms and related words

worse inferior impoverished

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