Emotions & feelings
think the worst
expect the most negative outcome
To assume that the most negative or frightening result is likely to happen.
Hear it in real life
Why are you so worried?
My brother called late, and I immediately started thinking the worst.
I tend to think the worst if a friend does not reply for several hours.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: Think the worse.
Say: Think the worst.
Use the superlative “worst” because this means the most negative possible outcome.
Build it
How it fits in a sentence.
always think the worst; start thinking the worst
Your turn: say it out loud
I tend to think the worst if a friend does not reply for several hours.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
think the worst
expect the most negative outcome
“I tend to think the worst if a friend does not reply for several hours.”
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