What Does "this is worse than i anticipated" Mean?
Learn what "this is worse than i anticipated" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Well, this is worse than I anticipated
She means the situation is more serious, difficult, or disappointing than she expected.
From Sisters Have Crush On The Same Man, Episode 5
When do people say this?
Scene Context
She reacts to a situation that has become more serious or upsetting than expected.
Usage Scenario
Use this to comment on a problem that has become harder than expected. It works in work, relationship, or general trouble contexts.
Better ways to say it
This is worse than I anticipated.
It's worse than I expected.
This is even worse than I thought.
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