at worst

adverbial phrase

Meaning

Considering the most negative or unfavorable outcome possible.

Examples

At worst, the storm will cause a few power outages in the area.
The new policy might be ineffective, but at worst, it will simply maintain the status quo.

Synonyms: in the worst case, if the worst happens, pessimistically, in the worst-case scenario

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at worst

adverbial phrase

Pronunciation: æt wɜːrst

Definition

Considering the most negative or unfavorable outcome possible.

Examples

At worst, the storm will cause a few power outages in the area.
The new policy might be ineffective, but at worst, it will simply maintain the status quo.

Synonyms of at worst

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Antonyms of at worst

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