At The Worst (Adverb)
Meaning
Under the worst of conditions; "at worst we'll go to jail".
Examples
- We can only be mildly disappointed at worst if our proposal gets rejected.
- If our research does not receive the funding we're seeking, we will merely be forced to reconsider at worst.
- She took an honest gamble with the experimental medicine and experienced unpleasant side effects at worst.
- Our clients would merely lose access to one out of three suppliers at worst in this unfortunate business transaction.
- His illness at worst required surgery to avoid permanent nerve damage and temporary recovery at home.