worst

S2 W2

BrE /wɜːst/ AmE /wɜrst/

adjective en → es

1 SUPERLATIVE QUALITY [attributive], [predicative] A2

the superlative form of bad or poor quality; the least good, desirable, or satisfactory

peor, más malo, menos bueno

  • the worst + noun

Collocations worst performance · worst case scenario

  • This is the worst meal I've ever had.

    Esta es la peor comida que he tenido nunca.

2 SUPERLATIVE PAIN [attributive], [predicative] B1

the superlative form of pain or suffering; the most severe, intense, or unpleasant

más doloroso, peor

  • the worst + noun

Collocations worst headache · worst injury

  • He's suffering from the worst back pain.

    Él está sufriendo de la peor dolor en la espalda.

3 SUPERLATIVE EXPERIENCE [attributive], [predicative] B1

the superlative form of an experience or situation; the most unpleasant, difficult, or bad

peor, más malo

  • the worst + noun

Collocations worst day of the year · worst moment in history

  • It was the worst day of my life.

    Fue el peor día de mi vida.

4 SUPERLATIVE PERSON [attributive], [predicative] B2

the superlative form referring to a person; the most undesirable or unsuitable person for something

peor, menos indicado/a

  • the worst + noun

Collocations worst candidate · worst choice

  • He's the worst person for the job.

    Él es la peor persona para el trabajo.

5 SUPERLATIVE SITUATION [attributive], [predicative] B2

the superlative form referring to a situation; the most undesirable or unsuitable situation for something

peor, menos indicado/a

  • the worst + noun

Collocations worst situation · worst scenario

  • This is the worst time to start a business.

    Esta es la peor época para empezar un negocio.

6 SUPERLATIVE PREFERENCE [attributive], [predicative] B2

the superlative form referring to preference; the least liked or preferred option

peor, menos preferido/a

  • the worst + noun

Collocations worst choice · worst option

  • It's the worst decision I've ever made.

    Es la peor decisión que he tomado nunca.

7 SUPERLATIVE COMPARISON [attributive], [predicative] C1

the superlative form used in comparisons; the most extreme or severe comparison

más extremo, peor en comparación

  • the worst + noun

Collocations worst comparison · worst contrast

  • It's the worst possible outcome.

    Es el peor resultado posible.

8 SUPERLATIVE EXTREME [attributive], [predicative] C1

the superlative form used to express extreme conditions or situations; the most severe or intense condition

más extremo, peor en condiciones

  • the worst + noun

Collocations worst weather conditions · worst economic situation

  • They faced the worst winter in decades.

    Se enfrentaron al peor invierno en décadas.