Worse

/wɜːs/

The meaning and definition of Worse, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Not appropriate, of manners etc.
    β€œIt is bad manners to talk with your mouth full.”
  2. Unhealthy; liable to cause health problems.
    β€œLard is bad for you. Smoking is bad for you, too. Grapes are bad for dogs but not for humans.”
adjective
  1. Indicative of unkind or malevolent intentions; harsh, cruel.
    β€œHe suffered from ill treatment.”
  2. Unpropitious, unkind, faulty, not up to reasonable standard.
    β€œill manners; ill will”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms badass evil vicious vile wicked false
Antonyms adequate advantageous beneficial benevolent choice competent

Origin

From Old English wyrsa.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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