This is an example of old-fashioned prejudice at its worst.
At his most forceful, Cockburn can be a very persuasive speaker.
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worst of all — phrase used for talking about the worst aspect of a situation Worst of all was the realization that Tom didn’t need her. Thesaurus: worsesynonym Main entry: worst * * * worst of all used to refer to the least pleasant or appealing part of… … Useful english dictionary
worst — worst1 [ wɜrst ] adjective only before noun *** worse than all others or worse than at all other times: It was the worst accident in the company s history. The noise from the airport is worst at night. be your own worst enemy to be the cause of… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
worst — worst1 [wə:st US wə:rst] adj [the superlative of bad] [: Old English; Origin: wierresta, wyrsta] 1.) [only before noun] worse than anything or anyone else →↑best ▪ This is the worst recession for fifty years. ▪ My worst fear was that we would run … Dictionary of contemporary English
worst — 1 adjective (the superlative of bad) 1 (only before noun) worse than anything else of the same kind or worse than at any time before: Ken is easily the worst player in the team. | What s the worst thing that could happen? | by far the worst: This … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
worst — I UK [wɜː(r)st] / US [wɜrst] adjective [only before noun] *** worse than all others, or worse than at all other times It was the worst accident in the company s history. The noise from the airport is worst at night. • be your own worst enemy II… … English dictionary
worst — /werrst/, adj., superlative of bad and ill. 1. bad or ill in the highest, greatest, or most extreme degree: the worst person. 2. most faulty, unsatisfactory, or objectionable: the worst paper submitted. 3. most unfavorable or injurious. 4. in the … Universalium
worst*/*/*/ — [wɜːst] adj I worse than all others, or worse than at all other times It was the worst accident in the company s history.[/ex] The noise from the airport is worst at night.[/ex] II noun [singular] worst [wɜːst] the worst someone or something that … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
worst — /wɜst / (say werst) adjective (superlative of bad) 1. bad or ill in the greatest or highest degree. 2. most faulty, unsatisfactory, or objectionable. 3. most unfavourable or injurious. 4. in the poorest condition or health. 5. most unpleasant or… …
worst — adjective of the poorest quality or the lowest standard. ↘most severe or serious. adverb 1》 most severely or seriously. 2》 least well. noun the worst event or circumstance. ↘the worst part or stage of something. verb get the better of. Phrases at … English new terms dictionary
