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 sleek flagship hotel of Leonardo Ferragamo’s Lungarno Collection lies on the south bank of the river Arno, a stone's throw from the Ponte Vecchio, close to many of Florence’s prime sights yet removed from the worst of the crowds.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
People overhear the worst possible information at the worst possible moment.
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The 2006 Royals had the worst bullpen ERA in baseball and blew 31 saves.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
An investor in their 20s with decades of work ahead is likely to ride out even the worst market decline, whereas someone six months from retirement might want to play it more conservatively.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 1 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
People overhear the worst possible information at the worst possible moment.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
The 2006 Royals had the worst bullpen ERA in baseball and blew 31 saves.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
An investor in their 20s with decades of work ahead is likely to ride out even the worst market decline, whereas someone six months from retirement might want to play it more conservatively.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 1 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 5 Jun. 2026.
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