for better or (for) worse
idiom
: whether good or bad things happen : no matter what happens
We've made our decision and now we have to stick to it for better or worse.
Examples of for better or (for) worse in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
This may not convince viewers walking into Jimmy Jaguar hoping to get a good fright, but, for better or worse, Fliegauf has never really been interested in convincing anyone except himself.
—
Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
We can be profoundly influenced by others within our social networks, for better or for worse.
—Shaon Lahiri, The Conversation, 7 July 2025
Other strains that naturally occur on grapes and in the vineyard are Kloeckera, Pichia, and Candida, and for better or for worse Brettanomyces may live on winery surfaces and participate in the fermentation process.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2025
Odds are that other guests who aren’t used to your home will notice this one, too—for better or for worse.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for for better or (for) worse
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
We can be profoundly influenced by others within our social networks, for better or for worse.
—Shaon Lahiri, The Conversation, 7 July 2025
Other strains that naturally occur on grapes and in the vineyard are Kloeckera, Pichia, and Candida, and for better or for worse Brettanomyces may live on winery surfaces and participate in the fermentation process.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2025
Odds are that other guests who aren’t used to your home will notice this one, too—for better or for worse.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for for better or (for) worse
Cite this Entry
“For better or (for) worse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20better%20or%20%28for%29%20worse. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share