English · Adjectives
worst
/wɜːrst/
[/wɜːrst/]
superlative of bad
Beginneradjective
Definition
Irregular superlative form of 'bad'. Used to say something is of the lowest quality of all.
Example
That was the worst movie I have ever watched.
That was the worst movie I have ever watched.
Etymology
From Old English 'wierrest', an irregular superlative related to 'bad'.
How & Where It’s Used
An irregular form used with 'the'; 'baddest' is informal slang only.