worse meaning and definition

WORSE noun

Definition of worse (noun)

1. something inferior in quality or condition or effect
   • "for better or for worse"; "accused of cheating and lying and worse"

WORSE adjective

Definition of worse (adjective)

1. (comparative of `bad') inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
   • "this road is worse than the first one we took"; "the road is in worse shape than it was"; "she was accused of worse things than cheating and lying"
   • antonym: better
2. changed for the worse in health or fitness
   • "I feel worse today"; "her cold is worse"
   • synonyms: worsened
   • antonym: better

WORSE adverb

Definition of worse (adverb)

1. (comparative of `ill') in a less effective or successful or desirable manner
   • "he did worse on the second exam"