Main Entry: ¹worse

Pronunciation: \ˈwərs\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English werse, worse, from Old English wiersa, wyrsa; akin to Old High German wirsiro worse

Date: before 12th century

comparative of bad or of ill

1 : of more inferior quality, value, or condition
2 a : more unfavorable, difficult, unpleasant, or painful b : more faulty, unsuitable, or incorrect c : less skillful or efficient
3 : bad, evil, or corrupt in a greater degree : more reprehensible
4 : being in poorer health : sicker