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at worst

In the least favorable circumstance; under the most difficult conditions. For example, Convicted of taking a bribe, the official believed that at worst he would be sentenced to a few months in prison . [1500s]
In the least favorable view or supposition, as in No harm done; at the worst I'll copy the tax return again . Chaucer used this sense in Troilus and Cressida: “For at the worst, it may yet short our way.” [Late 1300s] For the antonym, see at best .

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He has remained in power without election for many years, presiding over a PA that is seen by its critics as ineffective at best and corrupt at worst.

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Though Francis pledged to tackle the church's ongoing clergy sex abuse crisis, some followers have criticized him for taking only half-hearted measures, or at worst, actively hindering some reforms.

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Newcastle United's victory in the Carabao Cup final means that at worst they will qualify for the Conference League play-off round.

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And inadequate feedback can cause annoyance at best, and injury at worst.

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At best, this is theater; at worst it’s an attempt to intimidate judges so they stop scrutinizing Donald Trump’s deportation efforts.

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