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at worst
In the least favorable circumstance; under the most difficult conditions. For example, Convicted of taking a bribe, the official believed that at worst he would be sentenced to a few months in prison . [1500s]
In the least favorable view or supposition, as in No harm done; at the worst I'll copy the tax return again . Chaucer used this sense in Troilus and Cressida: 鈥淔or at the worst, it may yet short our way.鈥 [Late 1300s] For the antonym, see at best .
Idioms and Phrases
Also, at the worst .Example Sentences
He has remained in power without election for many years, presiding over a PA that is seen by its critics as ineffective at best and corrupt at worst.
Though Francis pledged to tackle the church's ongoing clergy sex abuse crisis, some followers have criticized him for taking only half-hearted measures, or at worst, actively hindering some reforms.
Newcastle United's victory in the Carabao Cup final means that at worst they will qualify for the Conference League play-off round.
And inadequate feedback can cause annoyance at best, and injury at worst.
At best, this is theater; at worst it鈥檚 an attempt to intimidate judges so they stop scrutinizing Donald Trump鈥檚 deportation efforts.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from 亚洲网紅露点 Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 漏 Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage庐 Idioms Dictionary copyright 漏 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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