Worst

English Meaning

Bad, evil, or pernicious, in the highest degree, whether in a physical or moral sense. See Worse.

1. Most inferior, as in quality, condition, or effect.
2. Most severe or unfavorable.
3. Being furthest from an ideal or a standard; least desirable or satisfactory.
4. In the worst manner or degree.
5. To gain the advantage over; defeat.
6. Something that is worst.
7. at (the) worst Under the most negative circumstances, estimation, or interpretation: At worst, the storm will make us postpone the trip.
8. get To suffer a defeat or disadvantage.
9. if (the) worst comes to (the) worst If the very worst thing happens.
10. in the worst way Informal Very much; a great deal: wanted to be elected in the worst way.