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- [woo s-tid, wur-stid]
- /ˈwʊs tɪd, ˈwɜr stɪd/
- /ˈwʊs.tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [woo s-tid, wur-stid]
- /ˈwʊs tɪd, ˈwɜr stɪd/
Definitions of worsted word
- noun worsted that which is worst. 1
- adjective worsted bad or ill in the highest, greatest, or most extreme degree: the worst person. 1
- adjective worsted most faulty, unsatisfactory, or objectionable: the worst paper submitted. 1
- adjective worsted most unfavorable or injurious. 1
- adjective worsted in the poorest condition: the worst house on the block. 1
- adjective worsted most unpleasant, unattractive, or disagreeable: the worst personality I've ever known. 1
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Origin of worsted
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English worsted(e), special use of Worstede Worstead (Old English Wurthestede), name of parish in Norfolk, England, where the cloth was made
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Parts of speech for Worsted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
worsted popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
Synonyms for worsted
noun worsted
- fabric — a cloth made by weaving, knitting, or felting fibers: woolen fabrics.
- cashmere — Cashmere is a kind of very fine, soft wool.
- fleece — the coat of wool that covers a sheep or a similar animal.
- fur — the fine, soft, thick, hairy coat of the skin of a mammal.
- hair — any of the numerous fine, usually cylindrical, keratinous filaments growing from the skin of humans and animals; a pilus.
adjective worsted
- defeated — having suffered defeat; beaten
- humbled — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
- overwhelmed — to overcome completely in mind or feeling: overwhelmed by remorse.
- routed — a bellow.
- baffled — lacking in understanding
verb worsted
- defeat — If you defeat someone, you win a victory over them in a battle, game, or contest.
- crush — To crush something means to press it very hard so that its shape is destroyed or so that it breaks into pieces.
- overthrow — to depose, as from a position of power; overcome, defeat, or vanquish: to overthrow a tyrant.
- quell — to suppress; put an end to; extinguish: The troops quelled the rebellion quickly.
- rout — a bellow.
Antonyms for worsted
adjective worsted
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
- comforted — to soothe, console, or reassure; bring cheer to: They tried to comfort her after her loss.
- contented — If you are contented, you are satisfied with your life or the situation you are in.
- enchanted — Simple past tense and past participle of enchant.
verb worsted
- give in — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
- lose — to come to be without (something in one's possession or care), through accident, theft, etc., so that there is little or no prospect of recovery: I'm sure I've merely misplaced my hat, not lost it.
- release — to lease again.
- surrender — to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; deliver up possession of on demand or under duress: to surrender the fort to the enemy; to surrender the stolen goods to the police.
- win — to finish first in a race, contest, or the like.
Top questions with worsted
- what is worsted weight yarn?
- what is worsted wool?
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