Vocab5000
Dictionary CEFR Levels IELTS & TOEFL Idioms Games Download App

worse

noun B2 Neutral

Meaning

"Worse" refers to a comparative form of "bad," indicating a lower quality or more unfavorable condition than something else.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "worse" with "worst," which is the superlative form.

Example Sentences

The worse of the two options is still better than nothing .
The worse of the two proposals requires immediate attention from management .

Common Phrases

worse than get worse make matters worse

Antonyms

Never forget "worse"

Set a daily goal, reinforce with word cards and games, and track your progress in the Vocab5000 app — learn every B2 level word permanently with our science-based repetition system.

Vocab5000