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 condition2 a: more unfavorable, difficult, unpleasant, or painful b: more faulty, unsuitable, or incorrect c: less skillful or efficient3: bad, evil, or corrupt in a greater degree : more reprehensible4: being in poorer health : sicker