at the worst

A form of at worst — If the worst possible alternative happens (especially in an otherwise positive situation).

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Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. alternativeAlternative form of at worst.

Synonyms & antonyms

adverbunder the worst of conditions

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APA

at the worst. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/at%20the%20worst

MLA

“at the worst.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/at%20the%20worst. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “at the worst,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/at%20the%20worst.

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