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worst Antonyms

Opposite of worst

Because the opposite of worst shifts with each meaning, the 22 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Of the poorest quality, lowest standard, or least desirable kind; serving as the superlative of 'bad' or 'ill'.

Usage Example

"That was the best movie we have seen in years."

Strongest
best
finest
greatest
Strong
top
supreme
choicest

• noun (Context 2)

The most serious, unpleasant, or undesirable part, state, event, or possibility.

Usage Example

"The doctors assured the family that the best of the fever had passed."

Strongest
best
Strong
peak
zenith
pinnacle
high point
acme

• adjective (Context 3)

Most severe, serious, or unpleasant in degree or effect.

Usage Example

"The coast experienced the mildest storm of the decade last night."

Strongest
mildest
gentlest
Strong
lightest
slightest
softest

• adverb (Context 4)

Most badly, severely, or unfavorably; serving as the superlative of 'badly' or 'ill'.

Usage Example

"Farming communities in the valley were the best affected by the summer drought."

Strongest
best
Strong
most

• verb (Context 5)

To get the better of or defeat in a contest, debate, or struggle.

Usage Example

"The young chess prodigy managed to surrender the defending champion in the final round."

Strong
surrender
yield
submit
succumb
capitulate

Similar words to worst

Words similar to worst shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

defeat
beat
best
poorest
severest
outdo
harshest
overcome
See all synonyms of worst

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