Word: WORST
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Definition of WORST
- Unfavorable; negative; not good.
"Abducting children is bad for mothers."
- Not suitable or fitting.
"Do you think it is a bad idea to confront him directly?"
- Not appropriate, of manners etc.
"It is bad manners to talk with your mouth full."
- Evil; wicked (of people).
- Morally reprehensible (of behaviour etc.); blameworthy.
- Indicative of unkind or malevolent intentions; harsh, cruel.
"He suffered from ill treatment."
- Something or someone that is the worst
- To make worse.
- To grow worse; to deteriorate.
- To outdo or defeat, especially in battle.
- Superlative of bad
"My sore leg hurts worst when it's cold and rainy."
- Superlative of ill
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "worst" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "worst" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WORST a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is WORST worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in WORST? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing WORST:
- # the worst effect
- # master of worst
- # playing with worst
- # in terms of worst
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