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pessimo

worst, terrible

adjective PES-see-moh Rare

Origin: From Latin 'pessimus', superlative of 'malus' (bad).

Usage Note

Pessimo is the absolute superlative (or irregular superlative) of cattivo/brutto/malo — it means 'extremely bad' or 'the worst'. It is not formed with molto cattivo but stands alone: un pessimo risultato (a terrible result). Contrasted with ottimo (excellent). Feminine: pessima; plural: pessimi/pessime.

Examples

"Il servizio era pessimo."

Natural Translation

The service was terrible.

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