Synonyms for worst

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : wurst

Phonetic Transcription : wɜrst

Définition of worst

Origin : Old English wyrresta, from Proto-Germanic *wers-ista- (cf. Old Saxon wirsista, Old Norse verstr, Old Frisian wersta, Old High German wirsisto), superlative of PIE *wers- "to confuse, mix up" (see worse). Phrase in the worst way (1839) is from American English sense of "most severely."

adj most wanting
noun disaster

Example sentences :

"And that isn't the worst of it," the relentless daughter broke in.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

Not a hand was raised—for his worst enemies could not deny that he was temperate and frugal.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

The best doctrines become the worst, when they are used for evil purposes.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

If the worst came, he could go West with the family and learn how to do something.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

When everything looked at its worst, then all seemed to change for our benefit.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

The worst evil of disregard for some law is that it destroys respect for all law.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

Will you tell me, my dear, what you have thought of Lovelace's best and of his worst?
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

They are not necessary; they might be avoided; at their worst they could be tempered.
Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King

When he've got a drop in his nob, it's always for singin' he is—an' that's the worst of him.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

The worst I do is to look at them the wrong way of the telescope.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

Antonyms for worst

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