worse off

adjective

1

: having less money and possessions : less wealthy

He was worse off financially than he was before.

2

: in a worse position

If you quit school, you will be worse off.

Examples of worse off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Any diplomatic resolution at this point would leave it vulnerable to charges that the United States paid a great deal for an outcome that left the country and the region worse off—and Iran better off—than before Washington initiated the war. — Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026

By status, single women were worse off. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 23 June 2026

No – many older Americans are becoming worse off. — Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 22 June 2026

The people are worse off than before. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026

Rhymes for worse off

• cerenkov
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• checkoff
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• payoff