at worst — in the most unfavorable circumstances; if the worst possible thing happens
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in the most unfavorable circumstances; if the worst possible thing happens
Pronunciation (IPA): /æt wɜːrst/
Example Sentences
- At worst, your presentation will be boring, not a disaster.
- At worst, mom will find my hidden snacks and lecture me for an hour.
- The exam is tomorrow, but at worst, I'll just have to retake it.
at worst
ADVERB[/æt wɜːrst/]
in the most unfavorable circumstances; if the worst possible thing happens
💡 Concept
in the most unfavorable circumstances; if the worst possible thing happens
🎵 Rhyme
At first rehearsed, at worst still blessed with courage!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/æt wɜːrst/
🇬🇧 UK/æt wɜːst/
🌳Etymology
Rootworst
🎵Rhyme
at firstat burstrehearsed
at first
at burst
rehearsed
🔗Collocations
at worst case scenario
at worst possible outcome
at worst, it will
at worst expectations
prepare for at worst
at worst conditions
📝Examples
“At worst, your presentation will be boring, not a disaster.”
😄 Fun example
“At worst, mom will find my hidden snacks and lecture me for an hour.”
“The exam is tomorrow, but at worst, I'll just have to retake it.”
😄 Fun example
“At worst, the wifi will crash during my online meeting with my crush.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
at the worstin the worst caseworst case scenarioif worst comes to worst
Antonyms
at bestat mostideally
Related
at leastat mostworstbadterrible
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