adj., adv., & n.
adj. 1 more bad. 2 (predic.) in or into worse health or a worse condition (is getting worse; is none the worse for it).
adv. more badly or more ill.
n. 1 a worse thing or things (you might do worse than accept). 2 (prec. by the) a worse condition (a change for the worse). none the worse (often foll. by for) not adversely affected (by). or worse or as an even worse alternative. the worse for drink fairly drunk. the worse for wear 1 damaged by use. 2 injured. worse luck see LUCK. worse off in a worse (esp. financial) position.
[ OE wyrsa, wiersa f. Gmc ]