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  • comparative of bad.
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worse

[wurs] / wɜrs /
ADJECTIVE
something less good
Synonyms


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For everyone else they can turn into a pain in the neck, or worse.

From MarketWatch Sep. 16, 2026

It’s not hard to imagine this situation getting worse, but don’t forget who’s in control.

From Salon Sep. 16, 2026

In a letter sent this month, Burchett noted that he wanted to scrutinize how homelessness has gotten worse during her tenure as mayor.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

The market reaction to leaving rates unchanged again could be a repeat of July, or worse.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

C.C. stared at Duane in a way that made him feel that description-giving was a skill he could not possibly be worse at.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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