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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In a worst-case scenario, Apple’s earnings could potentially decline by up to 30%.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Eisman, who’s known for successfully betting against the housing market ahead of the 2008 financial crisis, warns Wall Street isn’t done discounting worst-case scenarios tied to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
—Stephanie Landsman, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
While Trump is not on the ballot next year, Democrats are already working to tie every Republican in Congress to a worst-case scenario on tariffs.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 6 Apr. 2025
The metro area could see nearly 5 inches in a worst-case scenario, while the area from Mena to Clinton could get more than 6 inches.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Eisman, who’s known for successfully betting against the housing market ahead of the 2008 financial crisis, warns Wall Street isn’t done discounting worst-case scenarios tied to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
—Stephanie Landsman, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
While Trump is not on the ballot next year, Democrats are already working to tie every Republican in Congress to a worst-case scenario on tariffs.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 6 Apr. 2025
The metro area could see nearly 5 inches in a worst-case scenario, while the area from Mena to Clinton could get more than 6 inches.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Worst-case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worst-case. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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