attempt vs worst

worst vs attempt

attempt and worst both are nouns.

attempt is not an adjective while worst is an adjective.

attempt and worst both are verbs.

attempt is not an adverb while worst is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
attempt	Yes	No	Yes	No
worst	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

As nouns, worst is a hyponym of attempt; that is, worst is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than attempt:

attempt: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
worst: the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of

Other hyponyms of attempt include batting, best, bid, play, crack, fling, go, offer, pass, whirl, essay, foray, contribution, part, share, liberation, mug's game, power play, squeeze, squeeze play, seeking, shot, stab, shot, nisus, pains, strain, striving, battle, struggle, takeover attempt, run, test, trial, test, trial.

attempt (noun)	worst (noun)
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something	the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of
the act of attacking	the greatest damage or wickedness of which one is capable
	the least favorable outcome

attempt (adjective)	worst (adjective)
	(superlative of `bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition

attempt (verb)	worst (verb)
enter upon an activity or enterprise	defeat thoroughly
make an effort or attempt

attempt (adverb)	worst (adverb)
	to the highest degree of inferiority or badness

Difference between attempt and worst

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