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WORSE

/wɜːs/

5 letters · 1 syllable · adjective, adverb, noun, verb

W 4/4
O 1/1
R 1/1
S 1/1
E 1/1

Definition of WORSE

adjective

Unfavorable; negative; not good.

"Abducting children is bad for mothers."

adjective

Not suitable or fitting.

"Do you think it is a bad idea to confront him directly?"

adjective

Not appropriate, of manners etc.

"It is bad manners to talk with your mouth full."

adverb

In a bad manner.

adverb

Very much; to a great degree.

"I want it so badly."

adjective

Evil; wicked (of people).

adjective

Morally reprehensible (of behaviour etc.); blameworthy.

adjective

Indicative of unkind or malevolent intentions; harsh, cruel.

"He suffered from ill treatment."

Synonyms of WORSE

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of WORSE

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of WORSE in a Sentence

  • "Abducting children is bad for mothers."
  • "Do you think it is a bad idea to confront him directly?"
  • "It is bad manners to talk with your mouth full."
  • "I want it so badly."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
8
points

Is WORSE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, WORSE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

Tip: WORSE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for WORSE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter worse Total
Scrabble 41111 8
WWF 41111 8

Anagrams of WORSE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use WORSE in Word Games

WORSE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, WORSE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WORSE to find 46 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About WORSE

What does WORSE mean?
WORSE is a adjective. Unfavorable; negative; not good.
Is WORSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WORSE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WORSE worth in Scrabble?
WORSE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from WORSE?
You can make 46 words from the letters in WORSE. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of WORSE?
Synonyms of WORSE include: badass, evil, vicious, vile, wicked, false. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of WORSE?
The anagrams of WORSE (words using the exact same letters) are: RESOW, SEROW, SOWER, SWORE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.