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worst
01
to the greatest degree in terms of damage, difficulty, or seriousness
Grammatical Information
Examples
The coastal villages were worst hit by the hurricane.
02
least successfully, well, or attractively
Examples
Of all the contestants, he performed worst in the final round.
worst
01
most morally wrong, harmful, or wicked
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
worst
Comparative
worse
gradable
Examples
Dishonesty was always his worst trait.
02
most troubling, distressing, or harsh
Examples
That was the worst day of my life.
2.1
most poorly chosen, rude, or unattractive
Examples
He has the worst table manners I've ever witnessed.
2.2
least capable or effective
Examples
Out of all the applicants, he was the worst choice.
03
poorest in value, condition, or outcome
Examples
Those were the worst exam scores in the class.
Worst
01
the most inferior person or thing in quality, performance, or impact
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
worsts
Examples
Of all the singers, she was clearly the worst.
02
the least good or most unpleasant state of someone or something
Examples
She supported him even when he was at his worst.
2.1
the greatest harm, cruelty, or evil a person or force can inflict
Examples
The invaders came through the village and did their worst.
to worst
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
worst
3rd person singular
worsts
Present participle
worsting
Past simple
worsted
Past participle
worsted
Examples
He finally worsted his longtime rival in the final round.
