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worst case

[wurst-keys] / ˈwɜrstˌkeɪs /
ADJECTIVE
utmost
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absolute all-out sheer ultimate unconditional
STRONG
chief entire final full last outside top total uttermost whole
WEAK
complete exhaustive farthest furthermost greatest highest last straw maximal most distant out of bounds outermost paramount plenary preeminent remotest supreme the most thorough thoroughgoing too much too-too topmost ultra undiminished unlimited unmitigated unqualified unreserved
Antonyms
STRONGEST
limited
STRONG
beginning first introductory middle starting unimportant
WEAK
moderate

Example Sentences

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For now, the cease-fire is holding, both sides have seemingly avoided worst-case scenarios, and markets looked oversold before their recent upturn.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

This reflects an assessment by traders that the two sides for now are “not going right back to the worst-case scenarios of high-intensity war,” Marcus said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

"That would be the worst-case scenario," Ellyn added.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The worst-case military scenarios thankfully have been far off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

This was not a fair fight, and the best-case scenario was nowhere near as probable as the worst-case scenario.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore