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worst-case

[wurst-keys]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

of the worst possibility; being the worst result that could be expected under the circumstances.
a worst-case scenario.

worst case

noun

1. a situation in which the most unfavourable conditions prevail
2. ( as modifier )
  a worst-case projection of a massive accident

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Word History and Origins

Origin of worst-case¹

First recorded in 1960–65

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A single tsunami likely won’t cause the worst-case scenario for every region.

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The Conservatives managed to avoid a worst-case scenario of losing their deposit by winning more than 5% of the vote.

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But both astronauts said they didn't communicate the worst-case scenarios out loud in those moments, because they were trained to move on with solving problems.

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In a worst-case scenario, inhalation of nitrous oxide can lead to hypoxia, where the brain does not get enough oxygen.

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