Worst/wɜːrst/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Comparative Worst Used when comparing to identify the least successful or least appealing option. Out of all my interviews, the first was the worst. Pro Tip 2/3Emphasis on Bad Emphasizes negativity, often used to describe drastic situations or poor conditions. The movie wasn't just bad, it was the worst. Pro Tip 3/3Hyperbolic Expression Can be used for dramatic effect rather than literal meaning. This is the worst coffee ever.