At Worst (Adverb)
Meaning
Under the worst of conditions; "at worst we'll go to jail".
Examples
- If the experiment fails it will be a disappointment at worst.
- The company will likely break even this quarter, at worst.
- Her lack of preparation will result in a mediocre presentation at worst.
- If we're unlucky, the trip will be delayed, at worst.
- In the unlikely event of a malfunction, the system will not explode, merely shut down at worst.