worse

Definition

• n. something inferior in quality or condition or effect
• adj. (comparative of `bad') inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
• adj. changed for the worse in health or fitness
• adv. (comparative of `ill') in a less effective or successful or desirable manner

Word forms

Plural

worses

Example sentences

1. n.

   Losing the game was bad, but the worse was yet to come when we couldn't find our way home.

2. a.

   His situation is worse than it was last week.

3. adv.

   She handled the problem worse than I expected.