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to anticipate that the most unfavorable or negative outcome will occur in a situation.
When planning for the event, we should expect the worst and have a backup plan.
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to mentally prepare oneself for negative outcomes, often as a form of self-protection.
She always expects the worst so that she won't be disappointed.
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