At best
adverb
In the most favorable situation.
At best, we'll be there by noon.
Often appears as...
- at best
- it's...
adverb
Simply expressing the highest quality or standard that could be achieved.
Her work is mediocre at best.
Often appears as...
- is at best...
- at best mediocre
adverb
Used to indicate that the truth or reality may not even be as good as suggested.
His excuses are dubious at best.
Often appears as...
- at best dubious
- are at best...
adverb
In the most favorable situation.
At best, we'll be there by noon.
Often appears as...
- at best
- it's...
adverb
Simply expressing the highest quality or standard that could be achieved.
Her work is mediocre at best.
Often appears as...
- is at best...
- at best mediocre
adverb
Used to indicate that the truth or reality may not even be as good as suggested.
His excuses are dubious at best.
Often appears as...
- at best dubious
- are at best...
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Hopeful Limit
Indicates a situation's positive outcome, still acknowledging limits.
At best, I can only promise to try.
Pro Tip 2/2Realistic Optimism
Reflects a balance between hope and realism in expectations.
We can finish the project in a week at best.
Pro Tip 1/2Hopeful Limit
Indicates a situation's positive outcome, still acknowledging limits.
At best, I can only promise to try.
Pro Tip 2/2Realistic Optimism
Reflects a balance between hope and realism in expectations.
We can finish the project in a week at best.
Pro Tip 1/2Hopeful Limit
Indicates a situation's positive outcome, still acknowledging limits.
At best, I can only promise to try.
Pro Tip 2/2Realistic Optimism
Reflects a balance between hope and realism in expectations.
We can finish the project in a week at best.
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