All related terms of 'the worst'

You use at worst or at the worst to indicate that you are mentioning the worst thing that might happen in a situation .

those people who are in the worst situation

very much; greatly

to be pessimistic about

You use if the worst comes to the worst to say what you might do if a situation develops in the most unfavourable way possible. The form if worst comes to worst is also used, mainly in American English.

all the problems and disadvantages of two different things without any of the benefits and advantages

to defeat or get the better of someone

to enjoy the least benefit from an issue or be defeated in it

You use if worst comes to worst or if the worst comes to the worst to say what you might do if a situation develops in the most unfavorable way possible .