noun
the least favorable outcome
Examples
- the worst that could happen
noun
the greatest damage or wickedness of which one is capable
Examples
- the invaders did their worst
- so pure of heart that his worst is another man's best
noun
the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of
Examples
- it was the worst he had ever done on a test
verb
defeat thoroughly
Synonyms
Examples
- He mopped up the floor with his opponents
adjective
(superlative of `bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition
Examples
- the worst player on the team
- the worst weather of the year
adverb
to the highest degree of inferiority or badness
Examples
- She suffered worst of all
- schools were the worst hit by government spending cuts
- the worst dressed person present