Antonyms for the phrase "for better" include "for worse," "for the worse," "in decline," "declining," and "deteriorating." Each of these terms represents a change in the quality of a situation, relationship, or outcome. "For worse" represents a negative shift in circumstances or results, while "in decline" suggests a steady erosion of quality over time. "Deteriorating" implies a rapid loss of value or functionality, while "declining" suggests a softer, more gradual shift. In any case, each of these antonyms for "for better" indicates a change from something good to something less desirable.

What are the antonyms for For better?

• adv.

  • right
  • inaccurately
  ,
  • inappropriately
  ,
  • incorrectly
  ,
  • indirectly
  ,
  • unfairly
  ,
  • unjustly
  ,
  • unsuitably
  ,
  • wrongly
  .

Famous quotes with For better

• When I talk to people in need, they tell me they want to hope; they are eager for opportunity; they are ready for better days. And I can tell you that every time their hopes are disappointed, all nations lose.

  Abdallah II
• All I need is my brains, my eyes and my personality, for better or for worse.

  William Albert Allard
• Everything you need for better future and success has already been written. And guess what? All you have to do is go to the library.

  Henri Frederic Amiel
• Iraq has become, for better or for worse, the front on the war on terrorism, and so we've got to do this, and I can understand why congressmen and senators would take their responsibility seriously, but I think in the end we'll get the money.

  Paul Bremer
• I am now almost certain that we need more radiation for better health.

  John Cameron

Synonyms:

scuttlebutt, scuttlebutt.