- most badly or seriously
- He was voted the worst dressed celebrity.
- Manufacturing industry was worst affected by the fuel shortage.
- Singapore has been among the countries worst hit by the virus.
- The report depicts British teenagers as the worst behaved in Europe.
- Worst of all, I lost the watch my father had given me.
Word OriginOld English wierresta, wyrresta (adjective), wierst, wyrst (adverb), of Germanic origin; related to worse.Want to learn more?
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