Definition

Not as good as something else; of lower quality or standard.

Example

The weather today is waur than it was yesterday.

Conversation

I thought the movie was pretty good, but I heard the sequel is even waur.

Really? I was hoping it would be better than the first one.

Yeah, I guess sometimes sequels just don't live up to expectations.

That’s true. I’ll just wait for it to come out on streaming.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'waur' originates from Scots, meaning 'to become worse' or 'to deteriorate'.

Memory Tip

Think of 'waur' as a way to describe something that is 'becoming worse' — it helps you remember that it refers to deterioration.

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