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worst

The correct spelling is worst.

How to pronounce worst

/wɜːst/
adjective

IPA: /wɜːst/

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The correct spelling is worst. Unfavorable; negative; not good. For example: "Abducting children is bad for mothers."

Usage Examples

Abducting children is bad for mothers.

Do you think it is a bad idea to confront him directly?

It is bad manners to talk with your mouth full.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Unfavorable; negative; not good.
  2. 2.Not suitable or fitting.
  3. 3.Not appropriate, of manners etc.
  4. 4.Unhealthy; liable to cause health problems.
  5. 5.Sickly, unhealthy, unwell.

noun

  1. 1.Something or someone that is the worst

verb

  1. 1.To make worse.
  2. 2.To grow worse; to deteriorate.
  3. 3.To outdo or defeat, especially in battle.

adverb

  1. 1.Superlative of bad
  2. 2.Superlative of ill

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