English Explanatory Dictionary

worst-case scenario

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any situation or conclusion which could not be any worse; the worst possible outcome.
adv
  1. At worst, worst comes to worst, in the worst-case scenario.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

worst-case scenario worst-case scenarios worst case scenario

Antonyms

best-case scenario at best
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