worst of all

idiom

—used to refer to the least pleasant or appealing part of something that has many bad parts

I forgot my backpack, was late for class, and worst of all, I discovered I'd studied the wrong material for the test.

Examples of worst of all in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And perhaps worst of all, inflating every slight into oppression cheapens true injustice. —Jonathan Alpert, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025

Initially, Marsee was worst of all. —Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025

In the novel, which the publisher describes as perfect for Sally Rooney fans, the eclectic cast of characters face questions of their own accomplishments, disappointments, vices, beauty and — worst of all — age, which puts a clock on it all. —Rachel Raposas, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025

Anderson, looking every inch a Pre-Raphaelite muse, plays the penniless, unmarried, and — worst of all — conspicuous socialite Lily Bart. —Elle Carroll, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for worst of all

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