worst
Translation
worst
Examples
This is the worst movie I have ever seen.
This is the worst film I have ever seen.
I fear the worst.
I fear the worst.
Of all the singers, he performed the worst.
Of all the singers, he performed the worst.
Grammar Patterns
the worst ((noun)) the most bad (noun) This is the worst idea ever.
the worst the worst thing/part The worst is yet to come.
((verb)) the worst in the worst way He played the worst.
Similar Words
Synonyms: most terrible, poorest, lowest; Antonyms: best
Etymology
From Old English 'wyrresta', the superlative form of 'wyrra' (worse). It's an irregular superlative of 'bad'.
Memory Tips
Memorise the progression: bad, worse, worst. It's the absolute opposite of 'best'.