# pessimal

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈpɛ.sɪ.məl/

## Definitions
1. Bad to a maximal extent; worst.

## Etymology
From Latin pessimus (“worst”) + -al, modeled on optimal.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/pessimal