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at the worst

adv. under the worst of conditions; "at worst we'll go to jail" [syn: at worst] [ant: at best]

Usage examples of "at the worst".

Major changes can cause a great deal of temporary discomfort and disorientation, but relatively minor ones such as we are talking about might well not be noticed, or no more than catching a minor virus at the worst.

They flock together like sheep, and are at the worst in April, about which time they spawn.

But a reasoning man may some day learn the error of his ways, and at the worst, others may restrain him.