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worst

UK
/wɜːst/
US
/wɜrst/

Translations

worstadjective
worst
Super.
pireSuperlatif irrégulier de « mauvais » ; s’emploie aussi pour l’idée de « le plus grave / le plus défavorable ».
This is the worst movie I have ever seen.
C'est le pire film que j'aie jamais vu.
Synonyms
worst-case
least favorable
most unfavorable
most terrible
most dreadful
Antonyms
best
worstnoun
worsts
pl
UK
/wɜːst/
US
/wɝst/
pireEmploi nominalisé : « le pire ».
The worst of the storm hit the town last night, causing widespread damage.
Le pire de la tempête a frappé la ville hier soir, causant des dégâts considérables.
Synonyms
lowest point
most unfavorable condition
least favorable outcome
Antonyms
best
worstadverb
UK
/wɜːst/
US
/wɝst/
malDans les comparatifs/superlatifs : « le plus mal ».
Of all the players, he performed worst in the final match.
De tous les joueurs, il a joué le plus mal lors du match final.
Synonyms
least
most poorly
most badly
Antonyms
best
worstverb
worsted
Past Simple
worsted
Past Participle
worsting
Gerund
Used chiefly in informal or literary contexts meaning 'to defeat, outdo, or get the better of'.
vaincreSens littéraire ou soutenu : « battre », « l’emporter sur ».
The challenger ultimately worsted the reigning champion.
Le challenger a finalement vaincu le champion en titre.
badadjective

worst

Super.

worse
Comp.
worst
Super.
UK
/bæd/
US
/bæd/
The movie was so bad that we left the theater halfway through.
Le film était tellement mauvais que nous avons quitté le cinéma à moitié du film.
Additional translations
mauvaisSe dit aussi d’une conduite ou d’un caractère moralement répréhensible.
sévèreDans le registre médical ou intensif : douleur, symptôme, blessure.
terribleRegistre familier, sens positif : excellent, impressionnant.
Synonyms
awful
terrible
poor
dreadful
substandard
inferior
unpleasant
harmful
negative
unfavorable
Antonyms
good
badlyadverb

worst

UK
/ˈbædli/
US
/ˈbædli/
malSens général : d’une manière mauvaise, insuffisante ou inefficace.
The project was badly managed from the start.
Le projet a été mal géré dès le début.
gravementSurtout pour une blessure, une maladie ou une situation sérieuse.
He was badly injured in the accident.
Il a été gravement blessé dans l’accident.
Additional translations
tellementLangue courante ; exprime un très grand degré.
Synonyms
poorly
awfully
terribly
dreadfully
substandardly
Antonyms
well
illadverb

worst

UK
/ɪl/
US
/ɪl/
He performed ill in the competition, failing to meet the expectations.
Il a mal performé pendant la compétition, ne répondant pas aux attentes.
à peineDans la tournure « could ill afford ».
She could ill afford to lose any more time on the project.
Elle pouvait à peine se permettre de perdre encore du temps sur le projet.
Additional translations
défavorablementEmploi plus formel.
Synonyms
badly
poorly
wrongly
improperly
inaptly
unsuitably
unfavorably
adversely
miserably
sadly
unjustly
disadvantageously

Definitions

worstadjective
Of the poorest quality or the lowest standard.
This is the worst movie I have ever seen.
Most severe or unfavorable.
The worst storm of the year caused widespread damage.
Most unsuitable or inappropriate.
That was the worst time to bring up the topic.
worstnoun
The most severe or unfavorable condition, event, or outcome.
The worst of the storm hit the town last night, causing widespread damage.
The least favorable or least desirable part or aspect of something.
The worst of the movie was its lack of a coherent plot.
worstadverb
In the most severe or serious manner.
Of all the players, he performed worst in the final match.
To the least successful or effective degree; least well.
Of all the contestants, she sang worst.
worstverb
To defeat, outdo, or get the better of someone or something.
The challenger ultimately worsted the reigning champion.
badadjective
Of poor quality or a low standard.
The movie was so bad that we left the theater halfway through.
Not suitable or appropriate in a particular situation.
It was a bad time to ask for a raise, given the company's financial struggles.
Morally wrong or evil.
He was known for his bad behavior and often got into trouble.
Unpleasant or unfavorable.
The weather was bad, with heavy rain and strong winds.
Severe or intense in degree.
She had a bad headache that wouldn't go away.
Slang. Excellent, impressive, or desirable.
That new sound system is really bad!
Of food or other perishables: spoiled or no longer fresh.
The chicken smelled bad, so we threw it away.
Feeling regretful, sorry, or ashamed.
I feel bad about forgetting your birthday.
Not good at doing something; lacking skill or ability.
I'm bad at remembering names.
badlyadverb
In a severe or serious manner.
He was badly injured in the accident.
In an unsatisfactory, inadequate, or unsuccessful way.
The project was badly managed from the start.
To a great or intense degree; very much.
She wanted the job so badly that she couldn't sleep.
illadverb
In a poor or unsatisfactory manner.
He performed ill in the competition, failing to meet the expectations.
With difficulty or hardship.
She could ill afford to lose any more time on the project.
In a harmful or detrimental way.
The policy was ill received by the public, leading to widespread criticism.
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