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.

Examples of the worst in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Shaq — who, in 2023, arguably gave the worst performance in the long and distinguished history of the Outside Lands music festival — will once again be performing under the stage name DJ Diesel. —Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026

The Kaisariani executions of 200 communist political prisoners were one of the worst atrocities during the Third Reich’s occupation of Greece and remain a seminal moment for the country. —Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026

The Padres have traded away more than 80 players ranked among their top 30 prospects since the 2019-20 offseason, and their minor-league system is currently ranked as the worst in MLB by most publications. —Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026

By comparison, the city hardly looks like the worst fiscal offender. —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for the worst

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• reversed
• submersed