in the worst way

Idioms  

1. Desperately, very much, as in He wanted a new trumpet in the worst way. This usage replaced worst kind. [Colloquial; second half of 1800s]

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Example Sentences

They’re headed to the playoffs in the worst way imaginable.

From Los Angeles Times

The skepticism over hedging will inevitably be challenged in the worst way, though when that occurs is impossible to know.

From Barron's

A team that had become the feel-good story of the college football season suffered a throwback performance in the worst way at Memorial Stadium during a 56-6 loss to No. 2 Indiana.

From Los Angeles Times

"They never have been, they don’t answer to anyone. It’s hypocrisy in the worst way. They’re living a lie."

From BBC

She called it “a good goal” but said Feige went “about it in the worst way possible” and caused “insurmountable harm to the brand.”

From Los Angeles Times