worse

/wɔrz/

Definitions

1. adjective

of a more severe or unpleasant quality; more serious or serious in degree

“It’s going to get worse before it gets better.”

2. comparative form

more so or to a greater degree

“She’s feeling worse than she did yesterday.”

3. superlative form

the most severe or unpleasant

“He’s the worst and the most patient person I know.”

4. noun

a state of being worse

“The worst of the storm had passed.”

5. interjection

used to express regret or disappointment

“Worse luck!”

Synonyms

  • bad
  • poor

Antonyms

  • best
  • better