pessimal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Bad to a maximal extent; worst.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɛ.sɪ.məl/ /ˈpɛ.sə.məl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pessimal.wav

Word forms

pessimal

Etymology

From Latin pessimus (“worst”) + -al, modeled on optimal.

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