worse (Meaning)

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worse (n)

something inferior in quality or condition or effect

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worse (a)

(comparative of `bad') inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

changed for the worse in health or fitness

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worse (r)

(comparative of `ill') in a less effective or successful or desirable manner

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worse (compar.)

Bad, ill, evil, or corrupt, in a greater degree; more bad or evil; less good; specifically, in poorer health; more sick; -- used both in a physical and moral sense.

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worse (n.)

Loss; disadvantage; defeat.

That which is worse; something less good; as, think not the worse of him for his enterprise.

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worse (a.)

In a worse degree; in a manner more evil or bad.

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worse (v. t.)

To make worse; to put disadvantage; to discomfit; to worst. See Worst, v.

worse Sentence Examples

  1. The weather forecast has taken a turn for the worse, with heavy rain and strong winds expected.
  2. The situation has gone from bad to worse, with no apparent solution in sight.
  3. His grades have been getting worse each semester, raising concerns about his academic future.
  4. The economy has been steadily getting worse, leading to rising unemployment and financial hardship.
  5. The pain in my leg has worsened over the past few days, making it difficult to walk.
  6. The political climate has become increasingly hostile and worse than ever before.
  7. The traffic jam has gotten worse than usual, causing long delays and frustration.
  8. The social divide in the country has widened and become worse over time.
  9. The quality of customer service has deteriorated and is now worse than it has ever been.
  10. The situation has reached its worst point, with no end in sight.

FAQs About the word worse

something inferior in quality or condition or effect, (comparative of `bad') inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability, changed for the worse

worst, normal, lesser, inferior, lousy, ordinary, frequent, substandard, commonplace, common

unparalleled, unmatched, unmatched, unequaled, only, unequaled, unrivaled, incomparable, unrivaled, unparalleled

The weather forecast has taken a turn for the worse, with heavy rain and strong winds expected.

The situation has gone from bad to worse, with no apparent solution in sight.

His grades have been getting worse each semester, raising concerns about his academic future.

The economy has been steadily getting worse, leading to rising unemployment and financial hardship.