worst of all
idiom
—used to refer to the least pleasant or appealing part of something that has many bad parts
I forgot my backpack, was late for class, and worst of all, I discovered I'd studied the wrong material for the test.
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And worst of all, that approach can lead to a potentially deadly immune response.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 19 May 2025
That means no blenders, no skillets, no ovens, and worst of all, no utensils sharper than a plastic knife.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 16 May 2025
The nearly plot-free movie is self-indulgent, overly serious, and, worst of all, just plain dull.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 15 May 2025
One man was allowed to enter wearing a knitted necktie (when bowties are mandatory) and, worst of all, another male attendee was spotted donning dirty blue boat shoes with his black tux.
—Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 13 May 2025
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 19 May 2025
That means no blenders, no skillets, no ovens, and worst of all, no utensils sharper than a plastic knife.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 16 May 2025
The nearly plot-free movie is self-indulgent, overly serious, and, worst of all, just plain dull.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 15 May 2025
One man was allowed to enter wearing a knitted necktie (when bowties are mandatory) and, worst of all, another male attendee was spotted donning dirty blue boat shoes with his black tux.
—Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 13 May 2025
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“Worst of all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worst%20of%20all. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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