1. of the poorest quality or lowest standard; most unpleasant, difficult, or severe
Usage: superlative form of ‘bad’

1. the most unpleasant, difficult, or severe thing or situation

1. most severely or seriously; in the most unpleasant or difficult way
Usage: superlative form of ‘badly’

1. to defeat or get the better of someone
Usage: formal or literary

Examples

• This is the worst movie I’ve ever seen.
• The worst part of the job is the long commute.
• She feared the worst when he didn’t call back.
• Of all the students, he performed worst on the test.
• The storm hit our town the worst.
• Even in the worst circumstances, she remained optimistic.
• The hero worsted his enemy in battle.