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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"As a result, the channels can grow and, in the worst case, weaken the stability of the entire ice shelf."

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

A government source told the BBC it was planning for a worst case scenario, which would involve the continued closure of the strait and breakdowns in the domestic supply of carbon dioxide.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

In its worst case scenario where global growth is cut to 2% this year, the hit to emerging markets and developing economies would be almost double that felt by advanced economies.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Despite the team's best World Cup performance in 23 years, the management of player contracts left some Scotland players with what they described as "probably the worst case of mental health" they had ever experienced.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The worst case of conjunctivitis I’ve ever seen in my life and something else in there I can’t make out.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

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