worst case

[wurst-keys] / ˈwɜrstˌkeɪs /

ADJECTIVE

utmost

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolute all-out sheer ultimate unconditional

STRONG

chief entire final full last outside top total uttermost whole

WEAK

complete exhaustive farthest furthermost greatest highest last straw maximal most distant out of bounds outermost paramount plenary preeminent remotest supreme the most thorough thoroughgoing too much too-too topmost ultra undiminished unlimited unmitigated unqualified unreserved

Antonyms

STRONGEST

limited

STRONG

beginning first introductory middle starting unimportant

WEAK

moderate

Example Sentences

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Here is a look at best-case and worst-case scenarios.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

For those bets to pay off, the U.S. needs to avoid the worst-case scenario—an oil-driven recession.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

The worst-case scenario is he may have missed his last big chance to force his way to the forefront of Tuchel's thoughts as he finalises his World Cup plans.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

As with last spring’s trade war, the Barclays research team, headed up by Ajay Rajadhyaksha, believes the worst-case scenario is likely to be averted.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

The moment its bottom touches the edge, I can already see the worst-case scenario playing in my head, but it isn’t until he lets go of the Comet that my worst fear materializes into reality.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

worst case

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