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worst adjective /wɜːst/ /wɜːrst/ superlative of badIdioms jump to other results - of the poorest quality or lowest standard; worse than any other person or thing of a similar kind
- It was by far the worst speech he had ever made.
- It's not the worst idea I've ever heard.
- What's the worst thing that could happen?
- What she said confirmed my worst fears (= proved they were right).
- This is every parent's worst nightmare.
Word OriginOld English wierresta, wyrresta (adjective), wierst, wyrst (adverb), of Germanic origin; related to worse.
Idioms - to be the cause of your own problems
- Her indecisiveness makes her her own worst enemy.
- Some dancers become their own worst enemies, criticizing themselves for every imperfection.
- to lose a fight, competition, etc. or suffer more compared with others
worst adverb /wɜːst/ /wɜːrst/ superlative of badly jump to other results - most badly or seriously
- He was voted the worst dressed celebrity.
- Manufacturing industry was worst affected by the fuel shortage.
- Singapore has been among the countries worst hit by the virus.
- The report depicts British teenagers as the worst behaved in Europe.
- Worst of all, I lost the watch my father had given me.
Word OriginOld English wierresta, wyrresta (adjective), wierst, wyrst (adverb), of Germanic origin; related to worse.
worst noun /wɜːst/ /wɜːrst/ the worst [singular]Idioms jump to other results - the most serious or unpleasant thing that could happen; the part, situation, possibility, etc. that is worse than any other
- When they did not hear from her, they feared the worst.
- It doesn't matter what I say. My mother always expects the worst.
- the worst of something The worst of it is that I can't even be sure if they received my letter.
- Although all the votes have not yet been counted, the party is preparing for the worst.
- This is politics at its worst.
- If the worst happens, at least you're prepared.
- The worst of the storm was over.
- He was always optimistic, even when things were at their worst.
Extra Examples- At its worst, bullying is a kind of torture.
- Don't worry—the worst that can happen is that you'll get a fine.
- He was still very ill, but the worst seemed to be over.
- Her sister helped her through the worst of her illness.
- I had not expected to do well in my exams, and the letter confirmed the worst.
- Scotland seemed to have escaped the worst of the recession.
- She always thinks the worst of people.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveverb + the worstthe worst + verbpreposition- at (somebody/something’s) worst
- through the worst
phrases- bring out the worst in somebody
- get the worst of it
- the worst that can happen
- …
See full entry Word OriginOld English wierresta, wyrresta (adjective), wierst, wyrst (adverb), of Germanic origin; related to worse.
Idioms - used for saying what is the worst thing that can happen
- At the very worst, he'll have to pay a fine.
- At worst this may mean the end of her playing career.
- At worst, the drug can be fatal.
bring out the worst in somebody - to make somebody show their worst qualities
- Pressure can bring out the worst in people.
- Christmas usually brings out the absolute worst in sentimental platitudes.
- (of a person) to do as much damage or be as unpleasant as possible
- Let them do their worst—we'll fight them every inch of the way.
- to be defeated
- He'd been in a fight and had obviously got the worst of it.
if the worst comes to the worst (North American English also if worst comes to worst) - if the situation becomes too difficult or dangerous
- If the worst comes to the worst, we'll just have to sell the house.
Topics Dangerc2, Difficulty and failurec2
the worst of all (possible) worlds - a situation in which you have all the possible disadvantages at the same time
worst verb /wɜːst/ /wɜːrst/ [usually passive] (old-fashioned or formal) jump to other results - to defeat somebody in a fight, a contest or an argument synonym get the better of
- be worsted (by somebody) (in something) She couldn't bear to be worsted in a fight.
Topics Opinion and argumentc2Word OriginOld English wierresta, wyrresta (adjective), wierst, wyrst (adverb), of Germanic origin; related to worse.
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