worst case scenario

A form of worst-case scenario — Any situation or conclusion which could not be any worse; the worst possible outcome.

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Meanings

nounworst case scenario (plural worst case scenarios)

plural worst case scenarios

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of worst-case scenario.
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