worst Synonyms
Another word for worst
• adjective (Context 1)
Of the poorest quality, lowest standard, or least desirable kind; serving as the superlative of 'bad' or 'ill'.
"That was the poorest movie we have seen in years."
• noun (Context 2)
The most serious, unpleasant, or undesirable part, state, event, or possibility.
"The doctors assured the family that the nadir of the fever had passed."
• adjective (Context 3)
Most severe, serious, or unpleasant in degree or effect.
"The coast experienced the severest storm of the decade last night."
• adverb (Context 4)
Most badly, severely, or unfavorably; serving as the superlative of 'badly' or 'ill'.
"Farming communities in the valley were the hardest affected by the summer drought."
• verb (Context 5)
To get the better of or defeat in a contest, debate, or struggle.
"The young chess prodigy managed to defeat the defending champion in the final round."
Opposites of worst
The opposite of worst shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: