worse

¹worse

adj \ˈwərs\

Definition of WORSE

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

Examples of WORSE

1. His schoolwork got worse after his parents split up.
2. Her second book was worse than her first one.
3. Her first book was bad, but her second one is even worse.
4. This one is no worse than that one.
5. Could the situation get any worse?
6. You have even worse luck than I do.
7. It turned out to be a worse idea than we originally thought.
8. She ended up in worse shape than when she started.
9. Things are bad for him now, but he was in a worse situation last week.
10. Cheer up. Things could be worse, you know.

Origin of WORSE

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

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with WORSE

birse, burse, curse, Erse, hearse, nurse, perse, purse, terce, terse, verse