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Term: Second-worst

Definition:

The term "second-worst" is used to describe something that is the next least favorable or desirable option out of a set of choices or outcomes.

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Senses:

Sense 1:

Used to compare the relative undesirability: When something is considered as the second-worst, it means it is just slightly better than the absolute worst option.

Example:

Out of all the horror movies released this year, "The Haunting" was the second-worst, only slightly better than "The Nightmare".

Sense 2:

Used as an intensifier: It can also be used to emphasize how bad or undesirable something is, even if it is not being directly compared to other options.

Example:

The second-worst storm of the century shook the entire city, causing massive destruction and power outages.

Usage:

The term "second-worst" is commonly used in various contexts such as rankings, evaluations, comparisons, and expressing intensity of negative situations.

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