I. ˈwərs adjective, comparative of bad or of ill
Etymology: Middle English werse, worse, from Old English wiersa, wyrsa; akin to Old High German wirsiro worse
Date: before 12th century
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
II. noun
Date: before 12th century
: one that is worse
threatened expulsion and worse
III. adverb, comparative of bad or of ill
Date: before 12th century
1. : in a worse manner : to a worse extent or degree
2. : what is worse