Worst

German Meaning

schlechteste

English Meaning

  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.