worse off

Meanings

• adjective

  in a condition that is more unfortunate, bad, or sad than others

  - "Despite his wealth, he was worse off after losing his family."
  - "Many refugees are worse off than those who have access to basic necessities."

• verb

  experiencing or suffering from a condition or situation that is worse than others

  - "After the accident, the victims were left worse off than before."
  - "The storm had left hundreds of families worse off."

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Antonyms

rich , well off

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Synonyms

poor

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with worse off
below , dough , moe , poe , toe

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Variants

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worse off

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Etymology

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The term 'worse off' is an adjectival comparative form of the adjective 'worse', which comes from the Old English word 'wors' meaning 'more bad'. The term 'off' in this context is used to indicate a comparison or a difference.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'worse off' is often used in the context of economic comparisons, such as comparing the living standards of different countries or regions.

2. The phrase 'worse for wear' has a similar meaning to 'worse off', but it is used to describe something that is physically damaged or worn out.

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Related Concepts

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1. misfortune: A state of unfortunate circumstances or bad luck.

2. hardship: A difficult or painful situation or experience.

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Culture

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The term 'worse off' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict characters or situations that are unfortunate or sad. For example, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, Scout reflects on how her family is 'worse off' after losing their house in a fire.

How to Memorize "worse off"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale with 'better off' on one side and 'worse off' on the other. Visualize yourself moving towards the 'worse off' side.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'worse off' with the image of a sad or unfortunate person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Worse Off = Worse Condition = WC = Weak, Cold' to remember the meaning.

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