worst-case
adjective
: involving, projecting, or providing for the worst possible circumstances or outcome of a given situation
a worst-case scenario
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The visuals demonstrate worst-case scenarios and feeling trapped.
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Marina Watts, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
But in practice, worst-case proofs of algorithms are hard to achieve.
—Dorit Dor, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Her worst-case scenario is kind of what happened in the wilderness, where her child is taken from her and used by Lottie as the symbol of whatever their weird religion is.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
So What’s the Endgame? To be sure, the potential pitfalls presented here are all worst-case scenarios.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
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Marina Watts, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
But in practice, worst-case proofs of algorithms are hard to achieve.
—Dorit Dor, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Her worst-case scenario is kind of what happened in the wilderness, where her child is taken from her and used by Lottie as the symbol of whatever their weird religion is.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
So What’s the Endgame? To be sure, the potential pitfalls presented here are all worst-case scenarios.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for worst-case
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“Worst-case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worst-case. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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