think the worst
Frequency: 8.015.5 per million words
To assume the most negative interpretation of a situation or someone's intentions.
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- She always thinks the worst of people.
- Don't think the worst immediately; wait for the facts.
- He tends to think the worst whenever things go slightly wrong.
- I tried not to think the worst when she didn't answer her phone.
- Why do you always think the worst of every situation?
- Even in difficult times, we shouldn't think the worst.
- Having experienced many setbacks, she's learned not to always think the worst.
- It's natural to think the worst when you're under stress.
- Before you think the worst, consider other possibilities.
- They had every reason to think the worst after the accident.