Concept cluster: Negative qualities > Worst or negative outcomes
adj
(obsolete) Worst of all.
adv
Out of control, especially when armed and dangerous.
adj
(figuratively) Wrong or distorted; perverse, amiss, off course
adv
Alternative form of worst comes to worst [(idiomatic) If a possible worst-case scenario actually occurs.]
adv
Alternative form of worst comes to worst [(idiomatic) If a possible worst-case scenario actually occurs.]
n
(idiomatic, dated) bad luck.
n
(informal) An action that yields undesirable results to its subject.
adj
Alternative spelling of badly off [In unfortunate circumstances, especially having financial difficulty.]
adv
In an indigent, mean, or despicable manner; in the manner of a beggar.
adj
(informal) Financially ruined, bankrupt.
n
(obsolete) Delay, hesitation, procrastination.
adv
Alternative form of dernly [(obsolete) Secretly.]
n
Something potentially very dangerous or likely to fail.
v
(archaic, literary) simple past tense of dare
n
An adage which states that if anything can go wrong, then it will at the worst possible moment.
adj
(idiomatic, uncommon) Terrible, awful; less than third-rate.
n
(usually with the definite article) a breach, place which is hard to defend; a danger, requiring bravery
adj
Marked by or experiencing difficulty, as if by bad luck.
adj
Alternative form of hard-luck [Marked by or experiencing difficulty, as if by bad luck.]
n
Deplorable welfare; welfare that causes more anguish than good.
adj
Cursed, ill-fated.
n
(business) A relatively small and little-known but highly successful company.
n
A threat made by a person who does not mean to carry it out, and which perhaps shouldn't be taken seriously by others.
n
(rare) The victim of a jinx or curse.
adj
Of indifferent quality; so-so.
adj
(colloquial) Least bad; the best among unsatisfactory alternatives.
adj
Alternative form of less-than-stellar, especially in a predicative position as opposed to an attributive position. [(slang, sarcastic) Mediocre; not satisfactory; not very good, poor; not meeting standards or expectations.]
adj
(slang, sarcastic) Mediocre; not satisfactory; not very good, poor; not meeting standards or expectations.
n
Given two bad choices, the one that is less objectionable.
n
(idiomatic) The more desirable of two bad alternatives.
n
(informal) The world or sphere of losers.
adj
(colloquial, obsolete) Worse off than before; out of pocket.
n
Alternative letter-case form of Murphy's law [An adage which states that if anything can go wrong, then it will.]
n
A person without a means of support; an idle, worthless person; a loafer; a person who is ineffectual, unsuccessful, or completely lacking in merit; a good-for-nothing.
n
(derogatory) One who never achieved success or popularity.
n
Alternative form of never-wozzer [(derogatory, informal) Someone who has never achieved anything (in a particular field); one who has had an unsuccessful career]
n
Alternative form of never-wozzer [(derogatory, informal) Someone who has never achieved anything (in a particular field); one who has had an unsuccessful career]
n
Alternative form of never-wozzer [(derogatory, informal) Someone who has never achieved anything (in a particular field); one who has had an unsuccessful career]
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Alternative form of never-wozzer [(derogatory, informal) Someone who has never achieved anything (in a particular field); one who has had an unsuccessful career]
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(derogatory, informal) Someone who has never achieved anything (in a particular field); one who has had an unsuccessful career
n
Alternative form of never-wozzer [(derogatory, informal) Someone who has never achieved anything (in a particular field); one who has had an unsuccessful career]
adj
(US, informal, mildly humorous) not good; no good; bad
n
Alternative form of no-goer [(informal) Something that has no chance of success; a non-starter]
adj
(in phrases such as 'well off', 'poorly off', etc., and in 'how?' questions) Circumstanced.
adj
Bad to a maximal extent; worst.
n
A worst or lowest point.
n
Something (or someone) that is inferior to the best.
adj
(negative connotation) Inferior in quality or standing.
adj
(idiomatic, uncommon) Terrible, awful; less than fifth-rate.
n
(chiefly UK) The principle that what can go wrong, will go wrong, usually with some observed degree of irony
n
(idiomatic) A situation resulting in misfortune or hardship; an instance of bad luck.
adj
(chiefly Scotland) Unfortunate, unlucky.
n
(informal, derogatory, often attributive) Someone who wishes to be or do something, but lacks the qualifications or talent; an overeager amateur; an aspirant.
n
(obsolete) wariness
adj
Obsolete spelling of worst [Most inferior; doing the least good.]
n
A precarious situation; a situation whose successful outcome is hoped for but uncertain.
adj
Alternative spelling of worse off
adv
(nonstandard, rare) Synonym of worse
adj
(archaic or nonstandard) worse.
adj
(informal, humorous) Synonym of worse
n
Something or someone that is the worst.
n
Alternative spelling of worst-case scenario [Any situation or conclusion which could not be any worse; the worst possible outcome.]
adv
(idiomatic) If a possible worst-case scenario actually occurs.
n
(idiomatic, singular only) A solution or scenario which combines the disadvantages of two opposed prior solutions, often having been intended to combine their benefits instead.
adj
In the least favorable of all possible circumstances.
n
Any situation or conclusion which could not be any worse; the worst possible outcome.
adj
(nonstandard) Worst.
adj
(informal, humorous, rare) Synonym of worst
adv
(rare, nonstandard) worst
adj
Elongated form of wrong.
adj
(nonstandard) worse.
adj
Pronunciation spelling of worst. [Most inferior; doing the least good.]

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