at worst

at worst
adverb
under the worst of conditions (Freq. 1)
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at worst we'll go to jail

• Syn: ↑at the worst
• Ant: ↑at best

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at worst phrase
used for talking about the worst possibility in a situation

The Senator’s reaction was at best ineffective and at worst irresponsible.

Thesaurus: worsesynonym
Main entry: worst

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at worst (or the worst)
in the most serious case

at worst the injury could mean months in the hospital

■ under the most unfavorable interpretation

the cabinet's reaction to the crisis was at best ineffective and at worst irresponsible

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at worst
— used to refer to a result, condition, etc., that is the worst one possible

At worst, you'll have to pay a fine, but you won't lose your license.

He hoped that at worst he would suffer only a minor loss in the investment.

At best the government is incompetent, and at worst, it is totally corrupt.

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Main Entry: ↑worst

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