(comparative of `bad') inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability; this road is worse than the first one we took; the road is in worse shape than it was; she was accused of worse things than cheating and lying'

changed for the worse in health or fitness; I feel worse today; her cold is worse

[ Syn: worsened ]

something inferior in quality or condition or effect; for better or for worse; accused of cheating and lying and worse'

(comparative of `ill') in a less effective or successful or desirable manner; he did worse on the second exam'