Worst

5 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Superlative form of bad; of the lowest quality or most severe degree.

“That was the worst movie I've ever seen.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/wɜːst/

Related Words

Synonyms

terrible awfulpoorest

Antonyms

best

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains W, O, R, S, T with single vowel O.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points; superlative form with W (4 points).

Words Related to Worst

Anagrams of Worst

Words that use exactly the same letters as “worst”.

strow trows worts

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “worst” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

forst gorst horst warst worse wurst

Words you can make from Worst

Shorter words formed from the letters in “worst”.

rows sort

Add a letter to make a longer word

6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “worst”.

throws towers

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