All related terms of 'for the worse'

not harmed by ( adverse events or circumstances )

If you say that someone is the worse for wear , you mean that they are tired , ill , or in a bad state because they have been very active , been through a difficult experience , or been drinking alcohol .

If a situation changes for the worse , it becomes more unpleasant or more difficult .

If a person or thing is the worse for something, they have been harmed or badly affected by it. If they are none the worse for it, they have not been harmed or badly affected by it.

If a situation takes a turn for the worse , it suddenly becomes worse. If a situation takes a turn for the better , it suddenly becomes better.