the mind > emotion > aspects of emotion > effect produced on emotions > [adverb] > severely or urgently (3)
(the) worst kind: (used adverbially as an intensifier) very much; very badly, terribly. Now rare.
in the worst way: (as an intensifier) very much; very badly, terribly. Also the worst way, used adverbially.
in the worst way: (as an intensifier) very much; very badly, terribly. Also the worst way, used adverbially.