worst nightmare

noun

: the thing someone fears most

Losing a child is every parent's worst nightmare.

Examples of worst nightmare in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At first, the couple was hopeful their unborn baby would be okay, but then their worst nightmare came true. —Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026

Mike Minogue is Maura Healey’s worst nightmare. —Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026

This is basically every aerophobic flier’s worst nightmare, and Harlin does a solid job of maintaining the fear factor and shock right up to the moment of Rich’s decision to dump fuel and ditch, since the nearest airport, Guam, is out of range. —David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026

Leeds have beaten them once already this season and could be Chelsea’s worst nightmare at Wembley, as Daniel Farke’s side are set up to exploit many of the weaknesses that ultimately cost Rosenior his job. —Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026

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