noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A worst or lowest point.

Adjective

1. 1
   of an organism's environment; least favorable for survival wordnet

Synonyms

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adverseinauspiciousleast favorable levelleast favorable valueoptimumpessimal

Antonyms

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advantageousapexauspiciousbest

Etymology

From Latin pessimum.