worse

adjective

More inferior, as in quality, condition, or effect.

adjective

More severe or unfavorable.

adjective

Being further from a standard; less desirable or satisfactory.

adjective

Being in poorer health; more ill.

noun

Something that is worse.

adverb

In a worse manner; to a worse degree.

idiom

(for better or (for) worse) Whether the situation or consequences be good or ill.

To become worse.

To worst; put to disadvantage; discomfit.

The comparative of bad, evil, ill; more bad, evil, ill, unfortunate, or undesirable; less valuable or perfect; more unfavorable or unsuccessful; less well in health, or less well off in worldly circumstances. See bad, evil, and ill.