the worst
noun
1
: the worst person or thing
What's the worst that can happen?
That movie was the worst!
He is the worst of the bunch.
2
: the worst group of people or things
This city's schools are the nation's worst.
3
: the worst part of something
Even in the worst of times, she was hopeful.
It's still raining, but the worst of the storm is over now.
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The Angels completed a surprise sweep of the Rangers Sunday, but the team still is tied for the worst record in Major League Baseball with a 20-34.
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Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
Though the worst-case scenario has been dodged, authorities cautioned that the crisis isn’t over.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 25 May 2026
And Nelson has been arguably the worst player on the ice for either team.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
Kenya’s proposed new taxes risk hampering the growth of fintechs and mobile money services, with Safaricom’s M-Pesa likely to be the worst hit, experts told Semafor.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 25 May 2026
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Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
Though the worst-case scenario has been dodged, authorities cautioned that the crisis isn’t over.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 25 May 2026
And Nelson has been arguably the worst player on the ice for either team.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
Kenya’s proposed new taxes risk hampering the growth of fintechs and mobile money services, with Safaricom’s M-Pesa likely to be the worst hit, experts told Semafor.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 25 May 2026
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“The worst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20worst. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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