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worsest

worsest is the superlative form of bad.

Meaning of bad

Adjective

bad (comparative worse or (nonstandard) badder or (nonstandard) more bad, superlative worst or (nonstandard) baddest or (nonstandard) most bad)

  1. Of low quality.
    • That movie was really bad!
  2. Inaccurate; incorrect
    • A bad guess.
  3. Unfavorable; negative; not good.
    • Hiring practice is very bad in this company.
  4. Not suitable or fitting.
    • Do you think it is a bad idea to confront him directly?
  5. Not appropriate, of manners etc.
    • It is bad manners to talk with your mouth full.
  6. Harmful, especially unhealthy; liable to cause health problems.
    • Lard is bad for you. Smoking is bad for you, too. Grapes are bad for dogs but not for humans.

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Questions about worsest

What is worsest the superlative form of?
Worsest is the superlative form of bad.

Words near worsest in the dictionary

  1. worsens
  2. worser
  3. worserer
  4. worserest
  5. worsesome
  6. worsest
  7. Worsey
  8. Worsfold
  9. Worsham
  10. Worshams
  11. worship

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