- at worst
- used for talking about the worst possibility in a situation
The Senator's reaction was at best ineffective and at worst irresponsible.
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worst of all — phrase used for talking about the worst aspect of a situation Worst of all was the realization that Tom didn’t need her. Thesaurus: worsesynonym Main entry: worst * * * worst of all used to refer to the least pleasant or appealing part of… … Useful english dictionary
Worst — Worst, n. That which is most bad or evil; the most severe, pernicious, calamitous, or wicked state or degree. [1913 Webster] The worst is not So long as we can say, This is the worst. Shak. [1913 Webster] He is always sure of finding diversion… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Worst — Worst, a., superl. of {Bad}. [OE. werst, worste, wurste, AS. wyrst, wierst, wierrest. See {Worse}, a.] Bad, evil, or pernicious, in the highest degree, whether in a physical or moral sense. See {Worse}. Heard so oft in worst extremes. Milton.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
