Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

at worst

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.92 in modern English

Syllables: at -worst
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

If the worst possible alternative happens (especially in an otherwise positive situation).

Example Sentences

"It looks like rain, but let's go out anyway. At worst, we'll only get wet."

Inflected Forms

at the worst (alternative)

Synonyms

at best at the worst

Questions

What does at worst mean?: If the worst possible alternative happens (especially in an otherwise positive situation).

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