worst

Worse than every other person or thing being considered.

• This is the worst film ever.
• Yesterday was the worst day of my holiday.
• Which player had the worst score?

Opposites: best

Common phrases: the worst day, worst of all, the worst mistake

Less useful or helpful than any other choice.

• That is the worst choice.
• Ignoring the leak was the worst thing we could have done.
• Is this really the worst option available?

Similar words: least useful

Opposites: best

Common phrases: the worst choice, the worst option, worst possible solution

More unpleasant or difficult than any other situation being considered.

• We expected the worst weather.
• The worst news came just before dinner.
• They prepared for the worst possible outcome.

Similar words: least favorable

Opposites: best

Common phrases: the worst news, worst possible outcome, the worst conditions

To make something less good or more unpleasant.

• The delay worsted matters.
• Further rain worsted the condition of the road.
• His harsh words only worsted their suffering.

How to use it: worst something (Their interference worsted an already difficult situation.)

Similar words: worsen, aggravate

Opposites: improve

Common phrases: worst the situation, worst matters