Definition of the worst
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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