[worse] adj, comparative of bad or of ill [ME werse, worse, fr. OE wiersa, wyrsa; akin to OHG wirsiro worse] (bef. 12c) 1: of more inferior quality, value, or condition
2. a: more unfavorable, difficult, unpleasant, or painful b: more faulty, unsuitable, or incorrect c: less skillful or efficient
3: bad, evil, or corrupt in a greater degree: more reprehensible
4: being in poorer health: sicker
[2]worse n (bef. 12c): one that is worse "thought he was an atheist and ~ --Van Wyck Brooks" [3]worse adv, comparative of bad or of ill (bef. 12c) 1: in a worse manner: to a worse extent or degree
2: what is worse