worst meaning and definition

WORST noun

Definition of worst (noun)

1. the least favorable outcome
   • "the worst that could happen"
2. the greatest damage or wickedness of which one is capable
   • "the invaders did their worst"; "so pure of heart that his worst is another man's best"
3. the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of
   • "it was the worst he had ever done on a test"
   • antonym: best

WORST verb

Definition of worst (verb)

1. defeat thoroughly
   • "He mopped up the floor with his opponents"
   • synonyms: mop up, pip, rack up, whip

WORST adjective

Definition of worst (adjective)

1. (superlative of `bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition
   • "the worst player on the team"; "the worst weather of the year"
   • antonym: best

WORST adverb

Definition of worst (adverb)

1. to the highest degree of inferiority or badness
   • "She suffered worst of all"; "schools were the worst hit by government spending cuts"; "the worst dressed person present"