What does worst mean?

Worse than all others in quality, condition, or effect. More badly or severely than anyone or anything else. The most unpleasant situation, outcome, or part.

worst

/wɜːst/ · /wɝːst/

CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1591 in the learning path

最差的；最严重的

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Definitions

adj. Worse than all others in quality, condition, or effect.

最差的；最严重的

adv. More badly or severely than anyone or anything else.

最差地；最严重地

n. The most unpleasant situation, outcome, or part.

最坏的情况；最糟的部分

Example

That was the worst meal I have ever cooked.

那是我做过的最糟糕的一顿饭。

The worst effects of air pollution are often experienced by children and older people in densely populated cities.

在人口密集的城市，儿童和老年人往往受到空气污染最严重的影响。

Collocations

the worst possible outcome
at worst
prepare for the worst
worst affected

Word family

bad (adj.)
badly (adv.)
worse (adj.)

Antonyms

best

Usage tip

worst是bad和badly的最高级；比较级是worse。

FAQ

What does worst mean?: Worse than all others in quality, condition, or effect. More badly or severely than anyone or anything else. The most unpleasant situation, outcome, or part.
How is worst pronounced?: UK /wɜːst/, US /wɝːst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.