ALL meanings of at the worst
at the worst
A a - adjective at the worst bad or ill in the highest, greatest, or most extreme degree: the worst person. 1
- adjective at the worst most faulty, unsatisfactory, or objectionable: the worst paper submitted. 1
- adjective at the worst most unfavorable or injurious. 1
- adjective at the worst in the poorest condition: the worst house on the block. 1
- adjective at the worst most unpleasant, unattractive, or disagreeable: the worst personality I've ever known. 1
- adjective at the worst most lacking in skill; least skilled: the worst typist in the group. 1
- noun at the worst that which is worst. 1
- adverb at the worst in the most evil, wicked, severe, or disadvantageous manner. 1
- adverb at the worst with the most severity, intensity, etc.; in the greatest degree. 1
- verb with object at the worst to defeat; beat: He worsted him easily. 1
- idioms at the worst at worst, if the worst happens; under the worst conditions: He will be expelled from school, at worst. Also, at the worst. 1
- idioms at the worst get the worst of something, to be defeated by; lose: to get the worst of a fight. 1
- idioms at the worst if worst comes to worst, if the very worst happens: If worst comes to worst, we still have some money in reserve. 1
- idioms at the worst in the worst way, Informal. in an extreme degree; very much: She wanted a new robe for Christmas in the worst way. Also, the worst way. 1