Worse Meaning in English
word · lemma: bad
/ˈwɝs/
wurs
/wˈɜːs/
wurs
Definition
Used to describe something that is of lower quality, more unpleasant, or more serious than something else. It is the comparative form of 'bad'.
Usage & Nuances
'Worse' is used when directly comparing two things. Often confused with 'worst' (the superlative). Common phrases: 'get worse', 'make it worse', 'feel worse'. Also used in expressions like 'for better or worse'.
Spanish: peorPortuguese (BR): piorPortuguese (PT): piorChinese (Simplified): 更糟Chinese (Traditional): 更糟Hindi: बदतरArabic: أسوأBengali: খারাপ - আরও খারাপRussian: хужеJapanese: もっと悪い - 悪化しているVietnamese: tệ hơn - xấu hơnKorean: 더 나쁜 - 악화된Turkish: daha kötüUrdu: بدترIndonesian: lebih buruk
Example Sentences
My cold is getting worse.
basic
The second movie was worse than the first.
basic
This pain is worse at night.
basic
Things went from bad to worse after that mistake.
natural
If you don't rest, you'll only make it worse.
natural
Honestly, I’ve had worse days than this.
natural