worse-off

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English

Adjective

worse-off

  1. Alternative spelling of worse off
  2. comparative form of badly-off: more badly-off

Usage notes

  • This spelling often preferred for attributive use (before a noun) and to avoid associating the off with a following word.
  • This spelling often less preferred in predicative use (after is).