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worst-case

/wˈɝstkˈeɪs/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.84 in modern English

Syllables
worst--case
IPA
/wˈɝstkˈeɪs/
14
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

In the least favorable of all possible circumstances.

Example Sentences

Phrases

worst-case scenario

Antonyms

best-case

Rhymes With

place case face space face-to-face race base replace grace chase pace trace

Questions

How do you pronounce worst-case?
The recorded pronunciation is /wˈɝstkˈeɪs/.
What does worst-case mean?
In the least favorable of all possible circumstances.

How to pronounce worst-case

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