worst-case
adjective
: involving, projecting, or providing for the worst possible circumstances or outcome of a given situation
a worst-case scenario
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Here’s what ‘worst-case scenario’ looks like The measles resurgence comes at a time when states are also seeing a rise in parents seeking exemptions for vaccines.
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
Turning off water before leaving home prevents these worst-case scenarios.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Develop a vision for the future, considering both worst-case and best-case scenarios.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Yardeni Research lowered its best-case S & P 500 target for 2025 by almost 9%, to 6,400 from 7,000, and set its worst-case target at 5,800.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
Turning off water before leaving home prevents these worst-case scenarios.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Develop a vision for the future, considering both worst-case and best-case scenarios.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Yardeni Research lowered its best-case S & P 500 target for 2025 by almost 9%, to 6,400 from 7,000, and set its worst-case target at 5,800.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for worst-case
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“Worst-case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worst-case. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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