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schlimmstenfalls

at worst, in the worst case

adverb SHLIM-sten-fals Rare
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Usage Note

Schlimmstenfalls is the counterpart of bestenfalls (at best) and presents the most negative possible outcome of a scenario. Common in risk assessment and cautious planning, in both formal and informal contexts.

Examples

"Schlimmstenfalls müssen wir die ganze Arbeit wiederholen."

Natural Translation

At worst, we'll have to redo all the work.

Literal Translation

At worst must we the whole work repeat.

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