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  • comparative of bad.
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worse

[wurs] / wɜrs /
ADJECTIVE
something less good
Synonyms


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Even worse, they learned the ashes they had been given were not Jessie's remains.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

The solution for many is a quick trip to the beach for a dip in the ocean, but the timing could not be worse.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

The freak-out is premature, and it reflects worse on Wall Street than it does on Mr. Warsh.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Greater fat mass was consistently associated with worse cardiovascular disease.

From Science Daily Jul. 31, 2026

Grandma’s table sat beside the donut cart, which only made my wanting worse.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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