最悪
Meanings
na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
the worst; worst possible
Used as a noun, の-modifier, or na-adjective for the worst state, result, case, or quality among alternatives.
Antonyms: 最良
That was the worst possible result.
The situation is the worst it could be.
Colloquial evaluative use, often said by itself as an exclamation meaning something like 'This is awful' or 'That sucks.'
Ugh, this is awful! I forgot my wallet.
Today was a terrible day.
in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
Colloquial adverbial use at the start of a clause; it is close to 最悪の場合 but shorter and more conversational.
In the worst case, we can take a taxi and make it on time.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉が最悪になるfor a situation to become as bad as possible
According to the forecast, tomorrow's weather looks like it's going to be the worst.
- 最悪！used alone to mean 'this is terrible!' or 'that's the worst!'
I missed the train. Ugh, that's the worst!
- 最悪、〈事〉in the worst case, ~ (will happen)
In the worst case, it might not be finished by tomorrow.
- 最悪の〈事〉the worst (outcome/case) of something
For him, this was the worst possible outcome.