at worst

phrase

: under the worst circumstances

Examples of at worst in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

The overwhelming majority of players attempted to drive the green, and at worst, left themselves a chip shot of less than 20 or so yards, giving them a great opportunity at birdie, or maybe even an eagle. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Conventional rules are at best just that, conventional; at worst, bad advice. — Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Responsible or not, Polly’s behavior is therefore at best cavalier, and at worst, especially during his police room interviews, downright cocky. — Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 22 July 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