Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
worse
Adjective
/wɜːrs/
Definition
of poorer quality or lower standard; more unpleasant or difficult than something else
Examples
- Things were worse than I had expected.
- Your situation could be worse; at least you have a job.
- She felt worse after hearing the bad news.
Meaning
Worse is a comparative term used to describe something that is not as good as something else. It indicates a decline in quality or an increase in seriousness of an issue.
Synonyms
- more unpleasant
- inferior
- more severe
- worse off
