worse

worse is one of the 1000 most common headwords.

worry - worse - worth

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /wɜːs/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /wɝs/

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Adjective

Positive bad

Comparative worse

Superlative worst

1. The comparative form of bad; more bad.

   It is worse to lie to hide something than it is to lie to protect someone.

   The weather this winter is worse than last year.