at worst

phrase

: under the worst circumstances

Examples of at worst in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If a claim is substantiated, the plagiarist is seen as sloppy or lazy at best, and fundamentally dishonest at worst. — Roger J. Kreuz, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026

But the ventures were met with, at best, mixed reviews and, at worst, outright hostility. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Afghanistan’s women are today treated like property at best, and criminals at worst. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026

Thurnher knew that a new owner meant a new relationship at best and, at worst, the end of her dance party. — Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for at worst

• accursed
• amerced
• cloudburst
• coerced
• conversed
• disbursed
• dispersed
• headfirst
• immersed
• outburst
• rehearsed
• reversed