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worst

[wurst] / wɜrst /
ADJECTIVE
most wanting
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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After a month and a half of sunny vibes, the city was on the verge of its worst sports hangover in ages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Thursday’s price action puts Oracle’s stock on track to fall 25% over five trading sessions, which would make for its worst five-day stretch since 2001, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

"He's going to think 'Who's this wee Scottish guy?'" he told his mates in a panic, fearing the worst about his role in how the Spaniard would reshape Villa.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The worst a hacked Roomba could do is trip you near the stairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“No. Your worst crime was to hold me up to derision.”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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