worst-case scenario
Pronunciation
/wˈɜːstkˈeɪs sənˈæɹiˌoʊ/

Definition & Meaning of "worst-case scenario"in English

Worst-case scenario
01

the most severe or negative outcome that could happen in a given situation

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
worst-case scenarios
Examples
The worst-case scenario would be having to cancel the event at the last minute.
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