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worse
01
to a lesser degree of skill, ability, or quality
Grammatical Information
Examples
After the injury, he played worse than he ever had before.
1.1
to a greater degree of seriousness, severity, or harmfulness
Examples
The storm hit the coast worse than anyone had predicted.
worse
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
worst
Comparative
worse
gradable
Examples
The accommodations were awful, and the food was even worse.
1.1
greater in seriousness, intensity, or degree, often indicating a negative increase
Examples
The economic crisis is worse now, affecting more families every day.
1.2
morally or ethically more blameworthy, harmful, or wrong
Examples
Lying to protect yourself is bad, but betraying a friend is worse.
1.3
less appropriate, effective, or accurate
Examples
The replacement part was worse than the original and caused more problems.
1.4
having less ability, proficiency, or effectiveness than another
Examples
Compared to last season, the team's performance is worse.
02
feeling more unwell, miserable, or unhappy than before
Examples
The patient's condition is worse today than yesterday.
Worse
01
something more severe, difficult, or unpleasant than what came before
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Plural form
worses
Examples
Just when they thought it was over, worse came unexpectedly.
1.1
a change to a less desirable, satisfactory, or positive state
Examples
Her health seemed stable for a while, but then it took a turn for the worse.
