worst

• Bezeichnet etwas von geringer Qualität, etwas Unangenehmes oder Unerwünschtes; auch moralisch schlecht oder böse.

Describes something of poor quality, unpleasant, or undesirable.

1. Not good or poor qualityA1informal

   Of low quality, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory.

   schlecht

   • This is a bad movie.
   • The weather is bad today.
   • He had a bad experience at the restaurant.

   Synonymeawfulcrummydefectivedeficientdreadfulfaultyinadequateinferiorlousylow-grademediocrepoorsecond-rateshoddysubstandardterribleunacceptableunsatisfactory

   Antonymeexcellentfinefirst-rategoodgreatsuperior

2. Harmful or dangerousA1formal

   Causing harm, damage, or injury.

   Schädlich

   • Smoking is bad for your health.
   • That's a bad idea.
   • The bad weather caused the accident.

   Synonymedamagingdangerousdestructivedetrimentalharmfulhazardoushurtfulinjuriousperilousunsafe

   Antonymebeneficialharmlesshelpfulsafesalutary

3. Ill or unwellA1informal

   Feeling sick or in poor health.

   Krank

   • I feel bad today.
   • She has a bad cold.
   • He felt bad after eating too much.

   Synonymeailingillindisposedpoorlysickunwell

   Antonymefinehealthywell

4. Morally wrong or evilA2formal

   Not morally right; wicked or criminal.

   Moralisch falsch

   • Stealing is bad behavior.
   • That's a bad person.
   • He did something bad and got punished.

   Synonymecorruptdepravedevilimmoraliniquitousnefarioussinfulvillainouswickedwrong

   Antonymeethicalgoodjustmoralrightrighteousuprightvirtuous

5. Severe or intenseB1informal

   Used to emphasize the degree of something negative.

   Stark

   • We had a bad storm last night.
   • It's a bad headache.
   • She has a bad temper.

   Synonymeacuteawfulcriticalextremegraveintenseseriousseverestrongterrible

   Antonymemildslight

• Wird umgangssprachlich verwendet, um eine geringe Qualität oder ein schlechtes Ergebnis zu bezeichnen; auch als Verstärkung im Sinne von 'sehr' oder 'stark'.

In casual or non-standard speech, this term functions to modify verbs, indicating either a high level of intensity or that an action is performed in an unsatisfactory manner.

1. To a great degreeB1informalamerican

   Used as an intensifier with verbs expressing desire, need, or physical sensation to show extreme depth.

   Sehr stark

   • I need a vacation so I can't even focus on my work.
   • He wanted that promotion so that he stayed late every night for a month.
   • The athlete was hurting after the collision on the field.
   • They missed their home country real after living abroad for five years.
   • She wanted to win the race so and trained throughout the winter.

   Synonymedesperatelyexceedinglygreatlyintenselyreallyseriouslyvery much

2. In an unsatisfactory mannerB2informalamerican

   Describing an action that is carried out poorly, incorrectly, or without the expected level of skill.

   Schlecht oder unzureichend

   • The team played so that the fans started leaving before the halftime whistle.
   • Things went for the company during the last fiscal quarter.
   • He felt about missing his best friend's wedding due to work.
   • The car was running and making strange noises under the hood.
   • The project started out but we managed to fix the issues eventually.

   Synonymeinadequatelyincompetentlyincorrectlypoorlyunsatisfactorilywrongly

   Antonymewell

• Substantiv, das das Ungünstigste, Schlimmste oder den größtmöglichen Schaden bezeichnet; auch der schlechteste Fall oder die schlechteste Leistung, zu der jemand fähig ist.

A noun referring to the least favorable outcome, the greatest degree of damage or wickedness one is capable of, or the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of.

unzählbar

1. Least favorable outcomeB1formal

   The most negative or undesirable result possible in a given situation.

   schlimmster Ausgang

   • We must prepare for the worst in case the storm hits.
   • The worst that could happen is that we lose the deposit.
   • She always fears the worst when her children are late.

   Synonymebottomnadirpessimumrock bottom

   Antonymebest

2. Greatest damage or wickednessB2formal

   The most extreme level of harm, evil, or negative behavior that someone is capable of.

   Schlimmste

   • The villain brought out the worst in everyone around him.
   • In times of crisis, people often show their worst.
   • The dictator's worst was revealed during the war.

   Antonymebest

3. Weakest effort or achievementB2informal

   The poorest or least successful performance or attempt that someone can produce.

   Schlechteste

   • That was the worst I've ever seen him play in a match.
   • She did her worst on the exam, scoring barely enough to pass.
   • The team's worst was on display during the first half of the season.

   Synonymebottomleastnadirpitrock bottom

   Antonymebest

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden zu besiegen oder einen Vorteil über jemanden zu erlangen, oft im Wettbewerbskontext.

A verb used to indicate the act of defeating or gaining an advantage over someone or something, often in a competitive context.

1. Defeat thoroughlyC1formal

   To overcome or defeat someone completely in a contest or conflict.

   Vernichtend besiegen

   • The champion worsted his opponent in the final round.
   • Our team was worsted by a stronger side in the tournament.
   • The general worsted the enemy forces in a decisive battle.

   Synonymebeatbestclobberconquerdefeatovercomeroutthrashtrouncevanquish

   Antonymelosesuccumbsurrenderyield