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worse

/wɜːs/adjective, adverb

उच्चारण वर्स

बदतर

Core word

adjective, adverb
  1. 1

    (comparative of bad, badly) of poorer quality or lower standard; more seriously ill; less well

    बदतर

    • things got worse
    • Her cough was worse this morning than it was yesterday.

    Synonyms poorer inferior more serious weaker

    Opposite better

Idioms 3

the worse for wear

in a poor condition because of being used a lot; tired or drunk (informal)

(ज़्यादा इस्तेमाल से) घिसा-पिटा; थका या नशे में

  • The old car is looking the worse for wear.
  • He came home looking a bit the worse for wear.

worse luck

used to show that you are disappointed about sth (British, informal)

बदक़िस्मती से (अनौपचारिक)

  • I have to work this weekend, worse luck.
  • We missed the show, worse luck.

none the worse (for sth)

not harmed by sth

(किसी चीज़ से) कोई नुक़सान न पहुँचना

  • The children were none the worse for their adventure.
  • He fell off his bike but was none the worse for it.
◇Word family
worsen verb
≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

poorer inferior more serious weaker

Antonyms

better

§Grammar and usage

Bad, worse, worst (not 'more worse' or 'badder'); idioms: go from bad to worse, worse off (poorer or in a worse situation).

यह बहुत पूछा जाता है: bad, worse, worst ('more worse' या 'badder' नहीं); idioms: go from bad to worse (और बिगड़ना), worse off (और गरीब या बदतर स्थिति में)।