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WORST

/wɜːst/

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

W 4/4
O 1/1
R 1/1
S 1/1
T 1/1

Definition of WORST

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."

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."

noun

Something or someone that is the worst

verb

To make worse.

Synonyms of WORST

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of WORST

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of WORST 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."
  • "He suffered from ill treatment."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
8
points

Is WORST a Scrabble Word?

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

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

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

Letter Values for WORST

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

Letter worst Total
Scrabble 41111 8
WWF 41111 8

Anagrams of WORST

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use WORST in Word Games

WORST 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, WORST 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 WORST to find 40 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About WORST

What does WORST mean?
WORST is a adjective. Unfavorable; negative; not good.
Is WORST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WORST is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WORST worth in Scrabble?
WORST 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 WORST?
You can make 40 words from the letters in WORST. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of WORST?
Synonyms of WORST 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 WORST?
The anagrams of WORST (words using the exact same letters) are: STROW, TROWS, WORTS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.