worser
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of worser
First recorded in 1450–1500; late Middle English; a double comparative of worse ( def. ) + -er 4 ( def. ) (for the adjective) or -er 5 ( def. ) (for the adverb), because worse (like less ), not obviously being a comparative in form, the double comparative worser was formed as with lesser to less; cf. less ( def. ), lesser ( def. )
Example Sentences
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He has not made it greater but, in a word, whose need is now apparent, worser.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 31, 2018
“We’re in a worser boat,” Linda corrected him.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 6, 2017
He said, “How can they do this without another test to see if I’m any wiser or worser than the last time?”
From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2016
"I felt like DCFS, they take us out of the bad situation and put us in a worser situation."
From Chicago Tribune ● Dec. 5, 2014
And my mother squared her shoulders and bragged: “Our problem worser than yours. If we ask Jing-mei wash dish, she hear nothing but music. It’s like you can’t stop this natural talent.”
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
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