Badly and Worst

Badly

Badly adverb - In an unsatisfactory way.

Worst is a synonym for badly. In some cases you can use "Worst" instead an adverb "Badly".

Nearby Word: bad

Worst

Worst adverb - To the highest degree of inferiority or badness.

Badly is a synonym for worst. Sometimes you can use "Badly" instead an adverb "Worst".

Nearby Words: worse, worsting

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • The worst offender is the second CD of The Holy Bible (10th Anniversary Edition) which is remastered so badly that it practically has no dynamics, and you can hear the noises caused by clipping.
  • Series / Canada's Worst Driver Jillian from Season 11 reacted pretty badly to being named the worst, at least initially.
  • Anti-Climax Still, it was so badly done that fans were disappointed and it's usually agreed to be not only the worst season finale, but one of the worst episodes of the entire series.
    Source: Anti-Climax
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