in the worst way

idiom

US, informal
: very much
I want a new bike in the worst way.

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The offense slows into stagnant, isolation-heavy possessions that feel familiar in the worst way. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026 The Kings need lottery luck in the worst way. Zach Harper, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026 Troy Renck, columnist: Broncos 26, Chiefs 10 The Broncos owe the Chiefs in the worst way. Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 25 Dec. 2025 During the screening, Alfie and Mindy amble off to make out against a wall so that Emily can eventually find out about this fling in the worst way possible: Through Julien gossiping about it. Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in the worst way

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“In the worst way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20worst%20way. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.

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