B1nounemotionslanguage
US/wɜːrst/
UK/wɜːst/
the most bad or unpleasant thing, person or part; the lowest possible standard
More often (adjective): the most bad or unpleasant of all
In context
The worst of the storm is over, and the rain is stopping.
We expected the worst when the doctor called us into the office.
Of all my jobs, this one was the worst.
Words that go with worst
verb + noun
- fear the worstWhen she did not call, we feared the worst.
- expect the worstHe always expects the worst from people.
- bring out the worstStress and hunger bring out the worst in him.
noun + preposition
- at worstAt worst, we will have to start again.
- the worst of itThe worst of it is that nobody told me.
verb + preposition
- prepare for the worstThe city is preparing for the worst.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
the worse of allCorrect: the worst of all