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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For years, Dolan was seen as one of the worst owners in the NBA, perhaps in all of sports.
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Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 16 June 2026
What’s the worst thing that ever happened to you along those lines?
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After WalletHub ranked Pacifica as the worst small city nationwide to start a business, community members and entrepreneurs are turning this into something positive.
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What’s the worst that could happen?
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Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 16 June 2026
What’s the worst thing that ever happened to you along those lines?
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
After WalletHub ranked Pacifica as the worst small city nationwide to start a business, community members and entrepreneurs are turning this into something positive.
—Sooji Nam, CBS News, 15 June 2026
What’s the worst that could happen?
—Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for the worst
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“The worst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20worst. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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