the worst
noun
1
: the worst person or thing
What's the worst that can happen?
That movie was the worst!
He is the worst of the bunch.
2
: the worst group of people or things
This city's schools are the nation's worst.
3
: the worst part of something
Even in the worst of times, she was hopeful.
It's still raining, but the worst of the storm is over now.
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On Sunday, Juan Soto said the blame falls on the players — not on Mendoza or president of baseball operations David Stearns — after the Mets fell to 9-19, tied for the worst record in baseball.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Their 9-19 record is tied for the worst in baseball.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
This has to be one of the worst models ever created.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
While Milton brought impacts, the worst of the storm ‒ and the storm surge ‒ missed the city.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Their 9-19 record is tied for the worst in baseball.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
This has to be one of the worst models ever created.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
While Milton brought impacts, the worst of the storm ‒ and the storm surge ‒ missed the city.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the worst
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“The worst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20worst. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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